Tecno have just refreshed the entry-level Tecno Pop 1 launched earlier in April this year. Almost all specifications of the Tecno POP 1 and POP 2 are the same. The only area of difference is the fact that the new Tecno POP 2 comes with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), instead of the Android 7.0 (Nougat) in the older Pop 1.
Also, the new Tecno POP 2 has been redesigned. The back has gotten curvy, and the rear camera is now housed in a shell, with POP 2 logo on one hand, and the single LED flash on the other hand. Just like the older Pop 1, the Pop 2 comes with a 5.5-inch display, and a single loud speaker placed at the back of the device.
Tecno Pop 2 Display, CPU and Camera
As far as specification goes, the Tecno Pop 2 comes with a 5.5-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone run Android 8.1 (Oreo: Go Edition) out of the box, with Google optimized apps, and all Android Oreo Go edition apps pre-loaded. This includes, Google Go, YouTube Go and Google Assistant for Android (Go edition), among others.
As for the CPU, it is same MediaTek MT6580A SoC, clocked at 1.3Ghz along with Mali-400MP2. The device provides 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. The camera department includes a 5MP main camera, and 8MP front-facing sensor. Both front and back camera sensors are assisted by a single LED flash on both sides.
Other specifications and features of Tecno Pop 2 include a Dual SIM, 3G/2G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS, and powered by a 2400mAh battery.
Key Specifications and Features of Tecno POP 2
- Dimensions; Weight: 149.76 x 72.8 x 9.35 mm
- Display: 5.5-inch (960 x 480 pixels) Display, with 18:9 aspect ratio
- Processor: 1.3GHz quad-Core MT6580 CPU with Mali-400MP2 GPU
- Memory: 1GB RAM with 8GB internal storage,
- Operating System: Android 8.1 (Oreo, Go edition)
- Main Camera: 5MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Camera: 8MP front-facing camera
- Connectivity: Dual SIM, 3G/2G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS
- Other Features: 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio,
- Available Colors: Champagne Gold, Midnight Black , City Blue
- Battery Capacity: 2400mAh built-in battery
- Price: $72
Tecno Pop 2 Pricing and Availability
Tecno Pop 2 is available in Champagne Gold, Midnight Black, City Blue colors, and priced around $72 US dollars.
Where to Buy Tecno POP 2
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The Review
Tecno Pop 2
The Tecno Pop 2 is actually aimed at low-end smartphone users, but we would have loved to see better upgrade over the older Tecno Pop 1, especially in the area of CPU
PROS
- Affordable Price Tag
CONS
- Plastic Body
Review Breakdown
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