Tecno Pop 8 Specs, Price, and Best Deals

The TECNO POP 8 is a budget-friendly smartphone, the successor of the Tecno Pop 7 launched last year. It features a simple design with spacious 6.6-inch display, a whopping 5000mAh battery, a decent performance thanks to the Unisoc T606 processor and 3GB/4GB RAM and the lightweight Go edition of Android 13. The TECNO POP 8 also has a 13MP rear camera with 8MP front camera.

Design

The Tecno Pop 8 features a little more than its predecessor POP 7. Although, it still maintain the plastic back and frame, however unlike the POP 7, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner compare the rear positioned sensor of last year.

This device sports a compact design measuring 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm in dimension. However, it features the same 6.6 inches display and a flat profile with rounded edges ensuring a comfortable grip.

Meanwhile, The Tecno Pop 8’s flat profile with rounded edges showcases a familiar style used on Tecno and Infinix in recent devices, which might benefit from a refresh. The phone’s back houses two cameras alongside a flashlight, while the front has a wide display with a punch-hole design that holds the front camera, unlike the waterdrop design of last year.

The front has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1612 pixels resolution which offers decent viewing angles and vibrant colors. The resolution results in 267 ppi density and features 20:9 ratio aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate.

Additionally, positioned just below the volume keys on the right side is the fingerprint sensor, accompanied by dual speakers—one at the top and another at the bottom—offering satisfactory sound quality albeit lacking in bass. Meanwhile, the SIM card slot on the left supports two 4G SIM cards and a memory card. The headphone port is conveniently located at the bottom with a USB-C port for charging. There is also a minimal Tecno branding at the rear panel,

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Above all the Tecno Pop 8 is available in the gravity black color option with Mystery White, Alpenglow Gold, and Magic Skin colour choices, it incorporates a textured pattern on the back that, despite being present, isn’t palpable during phone handling.

Camera

The Tecno POP 8 boasts a dual-rear camera setup, featuring a 13-megapixel primary rear camera and 0.08MP depth sensor at the back with autofocus capabilities and facilitates the creation of portraits with blurred backgrounds. Although this effect may not rival the refinement found in higher-end phones, it provides a reasonable option for users interested in experimenting with depth-of-field effects.

The front camera, with its 8-megapixel resolution, is suitable for video calls and occasional selfies. However, users should note its limitations in low-light conditions, where performance might be somewhat restricted.

Meanwhile, for video recording, this phone supports 1080p resolution at 30fps, offering basic functionality for everyday video needs, although it may lack the smoothness and intricate details seen in more advanced devices.

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The camera app on the Tecno POP 8, while functional, comes with standard features such as HDR, scene modes, and beauty filters. However, users should not expect an extensive array of advanced settings or manual controls. The overall camera performance aligns with the phone’s positioning as a budget-friendly device, delivering practical imaging capabilities for everyday use without venturing into the realm of high-end photography features.

Hardware and Software

The Tecno POP 8 is equipped with the Unisoc T606 chipset, featuring an Octa-core processor configuration with a combination of 1.6 GHz dual-core Cortex-A75 cores and 1.6 GHz hexa-core Cortex-A55 cores. This setup is complemented by the Mali-G57 MP1 GPU, contributing to the phone’s overall performance.This is the same chipset in the Itel S23, the Itel P40 Plus, and the Umidigi A15C.

Users have multiple configuration options with 64GB internal storage paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM, or a larger 128GB storage variant with 4GB of RAM. Additionally, the phone operates on Android 13 Go edition, with HiOS 13 serving as the user interface which offers some level of customization and security.

Furthermore, the Tecno POP 8 has an impressive 5000mAh battery, ensuring prolonged usage throughout the day on a single charge. The robust battery life is a significant asset for users who prioritize extended device functionality. Additionally, the phone supports a 10-watt fast charger, providing a convenient and efficient way to replenish the battery when needed.

In terms of connectivity, the Tecno Pop 8 supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a micro-USB port for charging and data transfer.

Tecno Pop 8 Price and Availability

Tecno Pop 8 price in Nigeria starts at around ₦115,990. The Pop 8 price starts at around $160 / GHS. 1,990 / ₹ 7,699 at leading online stores.