The Tecno Pop 8 price in Kenya is Ksh 13,000. Running on the Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. The phone has 4 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which is expandable using microSDXC. The Tecno Pop 8 has a 6.6-inch, 720 x 1612 pixels IPS display with a pixel density of 267 ppi.
Coming to cameras, it has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera for selfies. It has a USB Type-C port for data syncing and charging. There is a fingerprint sensor present on the Tecno Pop 8. It is a dual SIM smartphone with support for 4G LTE, USB OTG, FM Radio, and Bluetooth. The Tecno Pop 8 runs on Android 13 (Go edition) and all this is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. It measures 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm (height x width x thickness).
Tecno Pop 8 Specifications
Brand
Tecno
Model
Pop 8
Status
Available
Release Date
2023, October
BODY
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
Colors
Mystery white, Alpenglow Gold, Gravity Black, Skin with Leather black
The Tecno Pop 8 is an upgrade from its predecessor the Tecno Pop 7. The phone was released on October 30th 2023 and it has major upgrades. The main improvements are seen from the design and the incredible display of the phone. Coupled with the fact that it has a whooping 5000mAh that ensures your phone is always connected to power. Let us review this phone and check if it is worth your money.
The Tecno Pop 8 Build
Design: IPS LCD
Display: 6.6 inches
Color: Mystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin, Gravity Black
Design
The Tecno Pop 8 comes with an exceptional and sleek design. The phone is available in our Phone stores in Kenya in four color options, the Mystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin and Gravity Black. One thing is for certain, the Tecno Pop 8 is designed to grab your eye’s attention straight from the box. The Tecno Pop 8 is slim and light. The phone weighs 270 grams giving you a good distribution when you hold it in your hands.
The back of the Tecno Pop 8 is protected by a plastic frame while the front has a glass. You also get a dual camera module that hosts 13MP and an 0.08 MP auxiliary lens that makes the phone stand out. On the sides of the Tecno Pop 8, you get power buttons and the volume rockers. These are responsive when you want to adjust the audio settings in the Tecno Pop 8 phone. On the bottom, you get a dual stereo speaker with Hi-Res audio support.
Display and Visual Experience
The front of the Tecno Pop 8 is made up of a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display. The display of the Tecno Pop 8 is curved with minimal bezels at the sides. Providing you with an immersive visual experience. The display of theTecno Pop 8 comes with a peak brightness. This gives you a bright, sharp, and responsive visual experience. Especially when you are watching the content on social media, or even browsing the internet.
When it comes to security, you have an in-display fingerprint sensor with the Tecno Pop 8. This enables you to primarily lock your phone. You can also choose to unlock it using the PIN code or facial recognition.
The Tecno Pop 8 Cameras
Main Camera: 13 MP (wide), 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera: 8 MP
Video(Main/Front): 1080p@30fps
Main-lens camera system
At the back, you will find a 13 MP wide primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). During the day or when the light conditions are good, the photos captured with the 13MP primary camera lens offer you a good dynamic range with decent attention to detail. You will be happy with the quality of images and videos you capture with this camera.
The main camera offers an f/1.8 aperture and support for optical image stabilization. This enables the Tecno Pop 8 to give you a good performance even when the light conditions are low. You also get additional features such as Super Night mode that add some brightness to shots taken with the main camera. You also get an ultrawide 0.08 MP auxiliary lens shooter that gives impressive performance when taking content during the day.
Front Camera Specifications
At the front, you will get a 8 MP sensor for capturing high-resolution selfies. The front camera provides you with impressive selfie photos and portrait photos that have enough details. You also get color reproduction that separates your subjects. Tecno ensured to include an eye autofocus, that allows allows the phone to focus on your eyes when taking selfies.
Under the hood, the Tecno Pop 8 is powered up by the Unisoc T606. This phone comes with 3GB /4 GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage of UFS 3.1 storage. You can also extend the internal storage of your phone with the slot MicroSD card up to 1TB. This additional memory simply enhances the overall performance of your device. While providing you with ample space for your photos, apps, and videos.
CPU and GPU
The chipset also comes with a quad-core high-performance ARM Cortex A75. Running at 1.6GHz clock speed, with another set of quad-core power-efficient ARM Cortex A55. There are currently not many smartphones in the market using this type of chipset.
To complete this combo, the Tecno Pop 8 comes with a Mali-G57 GPU. One thing is for certain, the hardware combination of the Tecno Pop 8 provides you with a great performance during gaming or multitasking.
OS
The Tecno Pop 8 comes with Android 13. This provides you with a smooth software experience. Especially when you are installing and customizing the mobile applications. You also get special functions such as
Always-on Display features
Gestures
Multi-window
smart panel
The Tecno Pop 8 Battery
Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Speed: 10W wired
When it comes to battery, the Tecno Pop 8 is powered by a 5,000 mAh non-removable battery. The battery supports 10 W PD 3.0 fast charging and offers you a reliable battery life. Infinix says that you can recharge your phone to 100 percent in less than 120 minutes. Making it quite convenient if you are in a rush to charge your phone.
If you are not using the phone on a maximum refresh rate with the nits at its peak then the battery can comfortably last you the whole 24-hour day. When you need to recharge it in less than 1 hour you are back to fully charged Tecno Pop 8 in your hand.
The Tecno Pop 8 Summary
The Tecno Pop 8 is a great phone with a lot to offer. Here is a summary of its key features, benefits, and why it’s a perfect fit for the target audience:
Key features:
The Tecno Pop 8 comes with an exceptional and sleek design
Tecno Pop 8 is made up of a 6.6-inch IPS LCD.
A 13 MP wide primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS)
The Tecno Pop 8 is powered up by the Android 13 (Go edition)
Benefits:
Enjoy a smooth scrolling on the Tecno Pop 8 with the high refresh rate
Protect your phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor
Android gives you a smooth software experience.
Conclusion
If you are someone who is seeking a well-balanced mid-range smartphone under Ksh.30,000. Then the Tecno Pop 8 should be on your radar. You get incredible value for your money with an exceptional design and a vibrant display. Couple that up with the powerful performance, and capable camera that you are getting. This mid-range smartphone stands out in the crowded smartphone market. With the Tecno Pop 8, you will be purchasing a dependable phone while getting value for your money.
