The Tecno W5 is currently one of the best budget Android smartphones in the market right now. The W5 features some impressive technical specifications with the highlight being the fingerprint sensor.
Specifications
Display
Display Size: 5.5–inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 267 ppi
Screen Protection: None
The Tecno W5 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 720 x 1280 pixels. This is pretty much the basic you can get from a device in its price range.
Design
Dimensions: 153.2 X 76.4 X 7.8 mm
Weight: 150g
The Tecno W5 has a generic candy bar smartphone design and it looks a lot like the W4. The distinguishing feature between the two is the fingerprint sensor found on the rear cover.
Performance
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
CPU: Quad Core 1.3GHz Cortex-A53
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Memory: 16 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 32 GB
A Quad Core 1.3GHz Cortex-A53 chipset powers the Tecno W5. This is coupled with some 1 GB RAM. You get a 16 GB as internal storage and a Micro SD slot that can handle up to 32 GB of memory.
Camera
Rear Camera: 13 MP
Secondary Camera: 5 MP
LED Flash: Yes
You get a 13 MP camera for general photography and a 5 MP camera for your selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: 3000 mAh
A 3000 mAh battery powers the Tecno W5.
Extras
Finger Print Scanner
Dual SIM
Verdict
The Tecno W5 is a fine choice if you are out shopping for a decent budget smartphone that offers the perfect bargain.
The Good
Features a fingerprint scanner
Awesome Design
The Bad
Has a paltry 1GB RAM
Rivals
Rivals of the Tecno W5 include Infinix Hot S and Samsung J2
Price in Kenya
The Tecno W5 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 12,999 in Kenya.
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