The Tecno Spark 8P is very similar to the Tecno Spark 8T and Spark 8C. Its major distinguishing factors compared to the two are that it has three rear cameras (one more than the two) and it has its fingerprint sensor moved from the back to the side. You also get more built-in storage. Tecno Spark 8P sports a brilliant display, up to 256GB built-in storage, and an impressive 5000 mAh battery.
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Tecno Spark 8P Key Specs & Features
- 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 ppi)
- Android 11, HIOS 7.6
- Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor or Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Built-in Storage, up to 128GB Memory Card
- 50 MP + 2MP + VGA Triple AI Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side)
- 4G LTE Network
- 5000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
Tecno Spark 8P has the sides and back made of plastic and the front covered in glass. You get an all glass front with a notch for the front camera.
The back is divided into two. The top quarter is smooth and a bit more elevated than the rest of the back and houses the three cameras and the flash. You get a wavy design that runs down the rest of the back.
Tecno Spark 8P sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD Display, similar to the Spark 8T. The display offers FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, and 20:9 aspect ratio.
The Camera
Tecno Spark 8P offers three cameras on the back. You get a 50 megapixels camera, 2 megapixels camera and a VGA camera. The camera is AI powered to delivers decent photography and videos.
You get a camera that supports features like Bokeh effect for blurring out the background and making you the centre of attraction as well as Panoramic shooting and HDR. In the front, you have an 8 megapixels camera for selfies.
Hardware and Software
Depending on your region, the Tecno Spark 8P will offer you one of two processors. You get either the Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 or the Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22.
The Helio G70 offers two clusters powered by a dual-core Cortex-A75 clocked at 2.0GHz and a hexa-core Cortex-A55 clocked at 1.7GHz, while the Helio P22 has two clusters of quad-core Cortex-A53 clocked at 1.8GHz and 1.4GHz respectively.
The smartphone features 4GB RAM with options for 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB built-in storage.
Tecno Spark 8P runs on Android 11. It comes loaded with HiOS 7.6 interface with a clean design and smart switch to Dark mode. It also features a Kids mode to help you with tracking your kid’s online activities.
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Connectivity
The affordable smartphone packs dual-SIM slots (Nano-SIM) with 4G LTE support. You also get microUSB (USB 2.0) with Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. Wi-Fi is also supported.
You may also be interested in the Tecno Spark 8 and Spark 8 Pro.
Tecno Spark 8P Price and Availability
Tecno Spark 8P price in Nigeria starts at around 78,300 Naira. The Tecno Spark 8P costs around 655 GHC in Ghana, and 16,400 KES in Kenya.
The android smartphone was announced on October 13, 2021, and was available for purchase from December 14, 2021.
Tecno Spark 8P Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Spark 8P:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, HIOS 7.6
- Processor: Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor (2.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A75 + 1.7 GHz hexa-core Cortex-A55), Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor (1.8 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 + 1.5 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53)
- GPU: Mali-G52 2EEMC2 or PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple, Tahiti Gold
- Dimension: 164.5 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.6 inch IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 ppi), 20:9 aspect ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes (Glass)
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide) f/1.6, PDAF + 2MP (depth) f/2.4 + VGA f/2.0 Triple AI Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Quad-LED Flash, HDR, AI Enhanced
- Front Camera: 8 MP (wide) f/2.0 Camera, LED Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 21.1 Mbps (download), 5.76 Mbps (upload)
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, 150 Mbps (download), 50 Mbps (upload)
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes, DTS Stereo Sound Effect
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh non-removable Battery Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
