The TECNO Pop 5 Go is a budget Android smartphone that was announced in early November and recently became available in the Kenyan market.
The Pop 5 Go sports a solid technical profile for a device in the budget segment. Some of its notable highlights include a large display, good performance, and a modest camera profile.
That said, here’s a look at what the Pop 5 Go has to offer.
Key Specs of the TECNO Pop 5 Go
- Display Size: 5.71-inches
- Dimensions: 150 x 72.9 x 11.2mm
- RAM: 1GB
- Rear Camera: 5MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 5000mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 7,999
If you are interested in the TECNO Pop 5 Go, you should also check out the Nokia C10 (Ksh. 8,499).
Display
Display Size: 5.71-inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 480 x 960 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 229 ppi
The TECNO Pop 5 Go sports a 5.71-inch IPS LCD display with a 480 x 960 pixels resolution. A moderate display profile, however, it’s quite commendable TECNO equipped an IPS LCD display type instead of the usual low-quality TFTs.
Design
Dimensions: 150 x 72.9 x 11.2mm
In terms of design, the Pop 5 Go is good. It’s slim with a compact-unibody design and plastic build. It’s available in two color options; Steel Black and Turquoise Blue.
Performance
Operating System: Android 10 (Go Edition)
CPU: 1.3Ghz Quad-core
RAM: 1GB
Internal Storage: 16GB
Micro SD: Yes
A 1.3Ghz Quad-core processor powers the TECNO Pop 5 Go alongside 1GB RAM. This should handle all your standard apps and games smoothly. The device also packs the same SC7731E chipset used in various variants.
Memory-wise, the Pop 5 Go comes with a 16GB internal storage capacity with the option of a microSD card slot allowing storage expansion of up to 64GB. Similar to the TECNO Pop 5C, it also runs Android 10 Go Edition out of the box.
Camera
Back Camera: 5MP
Front Camera: 5MP
LED Flash: Yes
As for optics, the main lens and selfie camera both feature the same 5MP sensor with a single LED Flash. Software features include Autofocus, Geotagging, and Face detection.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 4000mAh
The TECNO Pop 5 Go packs a Removable Li-Ion 4000mAh battery. The battery should last a day or two depending on usage.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The TECNO Pop 5 Go has suggested retail price of Ksh. 7,999 and is available offline in smartphone outlets as well as online.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
