Releasing an upgrade to a smartphone is not a new thing, however, it is imperative that the proper specs are added to make it a more enticing device. Which brings us to the Tecno Spark Pro K8 an upgrade to the Tecno Spark. Unlike its predecessor, the smartphone has filled some blanks in the spec sheet of the former smartphone. This includes 4G LTE connectivity, better hardware and camera. Is this the ideal upgrade you were looking for? Let’s find out.
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Tecno Spark Pro K8 Key Specs and Features
- 5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (267 ppi)
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 CPU with 1GB/2GB RAM
- 16GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card
- 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 3, 000 mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Following in the footsteps of most budget smartphones before it, the Tecno Spark Pro K8 comes in a plastic build which is totally expected.
However, the smartphone features a 18:9 aspect ratio but comes in almost end to end display. Despite being plastic, the build quality is good with a nice rounded edges.
The Tecno Spark Pro K8 comes with offscreen buttons below the screen with the camera and flash located at the top left corner on the rear side. The fingerprint sensor is placed toward the middle where it can easily be reached.
Without much ado, the display is of average size and the HD IPS display common to this category of smartphones. By average, it has a size of 5.5-inch and a 1280 X 720 pixels display with a 267 ppi pixel density.
Battery and Camera
Large battery capacity is not usually seen in the budget category. This does not change for the Tecno Spark Pro K8 with only a 3, 000mAh battery which is enough for daily operations. Nonetheless, the quick charge is not available here so you might want to consider more premium options.
Among the upgrades made to the Tecno Spark Pro K8 can be seen in the selfie camera which receives a book to 8MP. This also goes with the soft fash for a better selfie in not too lit places. On the rear side, there is a single 13MP camera also having its own dedicated flash.
Hardware and Software
Under the hood, the Tecno Spark Pro K8 is powered by an entry level MediaTek SoC clocking at 1.25GHz. Present as the engine driving the smartphone is a Mali-T720 MP2 and a MediaTek MT6737 processor.
In addition, you also have a 1GB and 2GB model both having a 16GB internal storage space with a support for expansion with a memory card up to 128GB. The Tecno Spark Pro K8 boots the Android 7.0 Nougat straight from the box.
Tecno Spark Pro Price and Availability
The Tecno Spark Pro K8 price in Nigeria starts at around 35,000 Naira. However, it is now outdated and may only be found as refurbished or used. Brand new models may still be available, but very rare. We suggest you buy newer models of the Tecno Spark Series like the Tecno Spark 5, Tecno Spark 5 Air, and Tecno Spark 4.
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Tecno Spark Pro K8 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Spark Pro K8:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: Quad-core MediaTek MT6737
- GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
- Memory: 1GB / 2GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Champagne, Red, Blue
- Dimension: 153 x 76.4 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.7/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WAV player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264/FLAC player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, A-GPS, GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 000 mAh Non Removable Li-ion Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
