The TECNO Spark 8 is a budget Android smartphone that was launched in September, this year. The Spark 7 successor recently became available in Kenya with some decent upgrades.
For one, it comes with a better processor for faster performance, larger storage capacity, and a slightly bigger display size.
That said, let’s take a look at what the Spark 8 has to offer.
Key Specs of the TECNO Spark 8
- Display Size: 6.52-inches
- Dimensions: 164.8 x 76.1 x 9.2mm
- RAM: 2GB
- Back Camera: 16MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 12,999
If you are interested in the Spark 8, you should also check out the Infinix Hot 10 Play (Ksh. 13,999).
Display
Display Size: 6.52-inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 269 ppi
The TECNO spark 8 offers a great multimedia experience with its 6.52-inches IPS LCD HD+ waterdrop notch display. It also comes with a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution for excellent visibility even outdoors. Plus, the new Cosmos blue UI design brings an incredible colorful user experience.
Design
Dimensions: 164.8 x 76.1 x 9.2mm
The Spark 8 comes with an iconic design that is bold, young, and futuristic. The dazzling compact unibody design and large “STOP AT NOTHING” motto at the back show just how unique and gorgeous this smartphone is.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11 (Go Edition)
CPU: 2.0Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 2GB
Internal Storage: 64 GB
Micro SD: Yes
A 2.0Ghz Octa-core processor powers the Spark 8 alongside 2GB RAM. The device comes equipped with MediaTek’s Helio P22. A quick side note about the P22 is it’s optimized to support dual camera photography. In this case, a 16MP AI Dual rear camera.
The Spark 8 runs Android 11 (Go Edition) out of the box and comes with 64GB internal memory. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Camera
Rear Camera: 16MP
Front Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
The camera is the unique selling proposition of the Spark 8, and true to TECNO’s word, it does not disappoint.
The smartphone packs a 16MP AI-enhanced dual camera with some amazing effects such as dark shooting and smile capture feature. For selfies and video calls, you get an 8MP camera lens.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
A Li-Po 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging keeps the lights on. This should be enough to last a day or two, especially on moderate usage.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The TECNO Spark 8 has a suggested retail price of Kshs. 12,999 and is available in selected outlets today.
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.
