Tecno Spark 8 Pro is a more premium variant of the Spark 8. It features bigger display than all members of the Spark 8 series, great for watching movies and browsing the web. Tecno Spark 8 Pro also features a decent camera and an impressive 5000 mAh battery.
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Tecno Spark 8 Pro Key Specs & Features
- 6.8 inches IPS LCD, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density), ~84.6% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 11, HIOS 7.6
- 4GB, 6GB RAM
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Octa-core Processor
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage
- 48 MP + 2 MP + QVGA Triple AI Rear Camera
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Nano-SIM, Dual-SIM
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted)
- 5000 mAh Li-Po Non-Removable Battery
Design and Display
The rear design of the Tecno Spark 8 Pro is very similar to the Spark 8P. You get the same smooth elevated top quarter housing the three rear cameras and LED flash with the rest of the back wavy.
There is however, a small difference between the two looking from the front. The front is still covered in protective glass, but rather than the dewdrop notch for the selfie camera as in the 8P, the 8 Pro features an infinity O-cutout. Like in the 8P, the fingerprint sensor is also located on the side.
The sides and the back are also all plastic like all other members of the series like the Tecno Spark 8C and Spark 8T. It is available in four colours: Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple, Tahiti Gold.
Tecno Spark 8 Pro sports a 6.8-inch IPS LCD Display offering FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, and up to 500 nits of brightness.
The Camera
Tecno Spark 8 Pro offers three cameras on the back. You get a 48 megapixels camera, 2 megapixels camera and a QVGA camera. The AI camera delivers decent photography and videos.
The camera features Bokeh effect for blurring out the background and making you the centre of attraction as well as Panoramic shooting, 2k time lapse photography, and HDR. You also get slow motion capability with up to 240 fps recording.
It also offers better low light performance. The affordable android phone features an 8 megapixels camera in the front.
Hardware and Software
Tecno Spark 8 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85. The octa-core processor offers two clusters consisting of a dual-core Cortex-A75 clocked at 2.0GHz and a hexa-core Cortex-A55 clocked at 1.8GHz.
This solid chipset will ensure your apps loads fast. Multi-tasking should also be smooth. The smartphone features 4GB, or 6GB RAM with an option of 64GB or 128GB built-in storage.
Tecno Spark 8 Pro runs on Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 interface. You get a clean UI design and smart switch to Dark mode. It also features a Kids mode to help you with tracking your kid’s online activities.
This Tecno phone packs a 5000 mAh Li-Po battery, which offers a solid battery life. This can offer a full day use without needing to charge. It also the only member of the Spark 8 series with fast charging. It supports up to 33W fast charge capacity, offering almost 90% of full charge in an hour of charging.
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Connectivity
The smartphone packs dual-SIM with 4G LTE support. It is also the only member of the Spark 8 series to feature a USB Type C port (USB 2.0). You also get Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi.
Tecno Spark 8 Pro Price and Availability
Tecno Spark 8 Pro price in Ghana starts at around 1,190 GHS. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro costs around 9,999 INR in India, 75,000 Naira in Nigeria, and 14,600 KES in Kenya.
The 4G phone was announced on December 29, 2021, and was at stores from January 4, 2022.
Tecno Spark 8 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Spark 8 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, HIOS 7.6
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Octa-core Processor (2.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A75 and 1.8 GHz hexa-core Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB RAM
- Colours: Komodo Island, Interstellar Black, Winsor Violet
- Dimension: 169 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.8 inches IPS LCD, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density), ~84.6% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes, NEG
- Foldable Display: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) + QVGA (AI) f/2.0 Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 2k time lapse, 240 fps slow motion
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: –
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2 Mbps (download), 5.76 Mbps (upload)
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, 150 Mbps (download), 50 Mbps (upload)
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes, DTS Stereo Sound Effect
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (side-mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- 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: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Li-Po Non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes, 33W Fast Charging Capacity
