The Tecno Y5 is the latest addition by Tecno Mobile to their expansive budget smartphone portfolio. The Y5 is an upgrade of the Tecno Y4, another hot selling budget smartphone.
Here is what the Tecno Y5 has to offer.
Technical Specifications
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Display
Display Size: 5-inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 195 ppi
Screen Protection: None
You get a 5.0-inch 480 x 854 pixels IPS LCD display with the Tecno Y5. The 5.0 inch display is an improvement from the 4.0-inch display you find on the Y4.
It is, however, worthy to note that the Y4 has a screen resolution density that is slightly lower than that of the Y5. I guess the drop in the screen resolution density is the outcome of Tecno using the same 480p resolution on a larger display.
Design
Dimensions: 140.2 x 74.5 x 10.6 mm
Weight: 150g
The Tecno Y5 has a design concept that is closely similar to that of the Y4. You get a blend of two or three and this works well in giving the smartphone a trendy appeal, something the younger smartphone generation likes.
Performance
Operating System: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
CPU: 1 GHz Dual-core
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Memory: 8 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 32 GB
You get a 1 GHz Dual-core CPU and 1 GB RAM with the Tecno Y5. Its performance profile is exactly similar to that of the Y4.
I consider this a disappointment as I had expected at a Quad-core CPU.
Camera
Rear Camera: 5 MP
Secondary Camera: 2 MP
LED Flash: Yes
The camera profile of the Tecno Y5 is what separates the smartphone from its predecessor, especially if you love capturing selfies. You get a 5 MP Rear Camera and a 2 MP snapper for your selfies.
Compare this with the VGA camera the Y4 uses to capture selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2350mAh
The Tecno Y5 has a Li-Ion 2350mAh battery. This is a battery capacity that I consider satisfactory if you consider the price tag of the smartphone.
Extras
Dual SIM
Verdict
The Tecno Y4 is simply perfect for the buyer who is out shopping for a budget smartphone that prioritizes camera and battery performance.
Why you should buy the Tecno Y5
Great Design
Impressive Camera Specs
Awesome Battery Life
Cons of the Tecno Y5
Weak Performance Profile
Rivals of the Tecno Y5
Rivals of the Tecno Y5 include the Wiko Lenny and Microsoft Lumia 430
Price
The Tecno Y5 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 9,999 in Kenya.
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