Tecno i3 Pro is a slight upgrade on the i3 smartphone from its maker. It offers you more RAM, but otherwise shares virtually all other specs of the regular variant.
Where to Buy Tecno i3 Pro
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Tecno i3 Pro Key Specs & Features
- 5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- 1.3GHz quad-core CPU with 2GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- 16GB Storage with support up to 128GB memory card
- 8MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- Front and Rear Flash
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 4G LTE Data
- 3050 mAh Battery
Design and Display
This phone is practically the same as the Tecno i3 in looks. It sports a metal unibody design and comes in at 7.9mm thick. You can also get it in champagne gold, black or grey colour. Tecno i3 Pro weighs about 145 grams.
The display also measures 5 inches diagonally and is based on in-plane switching (IPS) technology. With a resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels, the capacitive touchscreen should deliver decent viewing experience.
Camera and Storage
This department remains the same as what you get on the i3. On the rear, the Tecno i3 Pro has an 8 megapixel camera with a quad-LED flash and autofocus features. The 8 megapixel selfie camera offers flash also.
There is 16 GB of onboard storage for keeping photos and other stuffs. You can add up to 128 GB more via a dedicated microSD card slot.
Performance and OS
The Tecno i3 Pro gets power from a quad-core MediaTek processor, the speed of which maxes at 1.3 GHz. RAM is the thing that sets the phone apart from its standard variant. You get 3 GB of RAM here, compared to the 2 GB the i3 offers. The phone boots Tecno’s own HIOS software, a customised Android 7.0 Nougat OS.
Other Specs and Features
Juice for the Tecno i3 Pro is supplied by a 3,050mAh battery, which looks ready to support sufficiently long runtime. The Tecno i3 Pro reportedly offers more navigation features, including GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS and BDS.
You can enjoy lightning fast mobile downloads with support for 4G LTE networks. There is also support for Voice over LTE (VoLTE). Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with hotspot and Wi-Fi direct are available for connectivity. There is no NFC or infrared onboard, though.
Pricing and availability
The Tecno i3 Pro is targeted at the Indian market and is expected at a price of 9,990 INR. Tecno i3 Pro is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, you can buy the affordable smartphone at leading online stores in Nigeria and Kenya. Tecno i3 Pro Price in Nigeria ranges from 50,000 Naira to 65,000 Naira depending on your location in the country. Price in Kenya starts at around KSh 12,499.
Tecno i3 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno i3 Pro Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor (MediaTek MT6737)
- GPU: –
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Space Grey, Champagne Gold, Sky Black
- Dimension: 142.75 x 70.5 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 145 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Quad-LED Flash, Autofocus
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, LED Flash & Screen Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 900 / 1800 MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes (VoLTE)
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: No
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: No
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: No (download at store)
- Video Editor: No (download at store)
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 3050 mAh Li-ion Battery
- Standby Time: –
- Use Time: up to 72 hours (average)