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Tecno Spark 8P
Tecno Spark 8P Highlights and Overview
The Tecno Spark 8P is the direct successor to the Spark 7P announced earlier, offering both upgraded and downgraded specs here and there. For example, the screen is now more compact at 6.6-inches, and the display resolution is now 1080 x 2408 pixels, but the 90Hz refresh rating on the older model is now removed.
One of the most interesting feature of the Spark 8P, is the presence of a 50-megapixel AI main camera. The sensor is paired with 2-megapixel portrait lens and a third AI depth sensor along with four LED flashes. For selfie, the model is offering a single 8-megapixel main lens on the front.
As for the hardware department, the Spark 8P has two different CPUs; Helio G70 for the main (Asian version, KG7), and Helio G35 for the African version (KG7h). Both versions are given 4GB RAM with either 64/128 Gigs of internal storage, and both has option for the inclusion of external SD-card.
The model is available in Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple and Cocoa Gold. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, support dual Nano-SIM with 4G LTE network on both SIMs, offer 5000mAh battery, and runs Google Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 out of the box. The table below contains the full specs of Tecno Spark 8P.
Tecno Spark 8P Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| 5G Network Bands | Does not support 5G network |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 164.5 x 76 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | --- |
| Build |
Glass front, - Plastic back - Plastic frame |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 PPI density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System |
Android 11 - HiOS v7.6 |
| Chipset |
Asian Model (KG7): = Mediatek Helio G70 (12 nm). - African Model (KG7h): MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm). |
| CPU |
Asian Model (KG7): = Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55). - African Model (KG7h): Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53). |
| GPU |
Asian Model (KG7): = Mali-G52 2EEMC2. - African Model (KG7h) = PowerVR GE8320 GPU. |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 4 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 50 MP, f/1.6, PDAF Depth: 2MP, F/2.4 Depth: QVGA AI lens |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection 5-element lens |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
FaceID, HDR, 6-level AI face Beauty |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual Dirac speakers |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| FM Radio | Yes, FM Radio |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Tecno Spark 8P User Reviews and Opinions
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We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
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Waiting for this to come to South Africa
A really good phone with a powerful mediatek processor at its core.
A monstrous smartphone with a powerful mediatek processor.
can it handle genshin impact? planning to buy this.
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A very good phone, I have never expect Tecno products can be this good. As for me am really enjoying the phone….
I bought the phone because I was expecting mediatek G70 …didn’t know African version is mediatek GET chipset…. anyways it’s a lovely device …
I bought the phone because I was expecting mediatek G70… didn’t know African version is mediatek G35…chipset… anyways it’s a lovely device….
I am having issues with the video recording. It always shows temperature too hot and after that you can video record again. I’m feeling disappointed because I bought the phone strictly for video recordiing