The TECNO Pop 5C is a budget Android smartphone launched in mid-November 2021 but has yet to arrive in the Kenyan market.
The Pop 5C comes with quite a modest technical profile with highlights being on its display, performance, and battery specs.
That said, let’s take a look at what the TECNO Pop 5C has to offer.
Key Specs of the TECNO Pop 5C
- Display Size: 5.0 inches
- Dimensions: 145.2 x 74.1 x 9.9 mm
- RAM: 1GB
- Rear Camera: 5MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 2400mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 7,499
If you are interested in the TECNO Pop 5C, you should also check out the Itel A37 (Ksh. 6,960) and the Nokia C10 (Ksh. 8,499).
Display
Display Size: 5.0 inches
Display Type: IPS TFT
Screen Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 196 ppi
The TECNO Pop 5C packs an average display profile that you’d expect on an affordable budget smartphone. The device comes equipped with a 5-inch TFT display with a 480 x 854 pixels resolution. TFT aren’t the best display types around but for a budget smartphone, it’s the best option for saving cost.
Design
Dimensions: 145.2 x 74.1 x 9.9 mm
As far as looks go, the Pop 5C is quite good. It’s slim, compact with a minimalist design, and nicely curved around the edges. Perfect for the user who doesn’t want too much attention or needs a phone for conducting business.
The device also comes with capacitive buttons for home, multitasking, and back. The TECNO Pop 5C is available in two color options; Lake Blue and Dark 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 5C alongside 1GB RAM. It’s an ordinary performance profile that will handle standard apps and games like Facebook and WhatsApp.
Onboard, the Pop 5C features 16GB ROM as well as a micro SD card slot that allows additional storage of up to 64GB. Plus, the device runs Android 10 Go Edition out of the box. A bit disappointing that it doesn’t come with Android 11 but it may come with a software update after purchase.
Camera
Back Camera: 5MP
Front Camera: 2MP
LED Flash: Yes
The TECNO Pop 5C sports a single 5MP main lens on the back and a 2MP lens upfront. Both front and back have an LED flash. Some of the optic software features include AI face beauty, HDR, Smile shot, and Bokeh mode.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 2400mAh
A Li-Po 2400mAh battery keeps the lights on the TECNO Pop 5C. This should last a day, especially on moderate usage.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The TECNO Pop 5C has yet to arrive in the Kenyan market. However, when it does, expect it to have a suggested retail price of Ksh. 7,499.
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.
