The TECNO SA1 Pro is arguably the most popular budget Android smartphone in Kenya.
The SA1 Pro has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 4,999, runs Android 8.1 and supports 3G. It’s therefore not hard to see why the smartphone is crowd-pleaser.
Its rivals include the itel A11 (Ksh. 4,999) and Infinix Smart 2 HD (Ksh. 7,999).
That said, here is what the TECNO SA1 Pro has to offer you.
Why you should buy the TECNO SA1 Pro
- Awesome Price
- Runs Android 8.1 Go
Cons of the TECNO SA1 Pro
- Lacks fingerprint sensor
Display
Display Size: 4.0 inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 800 x 480 Pixels
The SA1 Pro comes with a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with an 800 x 480 Pixels resolution. The display profile isn’t exactly eye popping but it does get the job done.
It’s a great deal considering its price point.
Design
The TECNO SA1 Pro features a generic TECNO smartphone design. The device however, still feels solid in your hands, something I particularly liked.
Performance
Operating System: Android v8.1 Oreo (Android Go)
CPU: Quad Core 1.3GHz
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 8GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 32GB
A Quad Core 1.3GHz CPU powers the SA1 Pro.
This is coupled with 1GB RAM. I had expected the smartphone to come with 512MB of RAM which is a standard for most devices in the price category, but TECNO was generous enough to include 1 gigs of RAM.
The performance profile of the TECNO SA1 Pro is entry level you shouldn’t therefore the smartphone to run heavy applications and games or be able to have to ability to switch between open apps in an instant.
I’d strongly advice that you run ‘lite’ versions of apps on the phone for a better user experience. Speaking of user experience, the TECNO SA1 Pro runs Android 8.1 Go Edition out of the box. This is great considering that the OS is optimized to runs on entry-level hardware.
On the storage bit, the SA1 Pro offers 8GB of internal storage and a micro-SD card slot that supports up to 32GB of memory.
Camera
Rear Camera: 2MP
Secondary Camera: 0.3MP
LED Flash: Yes
The TECNO SA1 Pro offers a 2MP camera for general photography and a 0.3MP camera for your selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: 1500mAh
A 1500mAh battery powers the TECNO SA1 Pro.
Price in Kenya
The TECNO SA1 Pro has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 4,999 in Kenya and is available online from Jumia.
Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us
