Chinese smartphone Tecno has silently launched a new smartphone in the African market. It is the Tecno Pop 7 Pro. The device is a rebranded version of the Tecno Spark Go 2023 that debuted in India last month. The African variant of the Tecno Pop 7 Pro comes with slightly different specifications. It is an affordable offering. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.
The Tecno Pop 7 Pro is a compact phone with a boxy form factor. The back panel has a geometric pattern and a square camera module. The latter houses a 13MP main sensor and a QVGA depth lens paired with an LED flash. The camera island also accommodates a physical fingerprint scanner.
The Tecno Pop 7 Pro features a 6.56-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch that has a 5MP front-facing selfie camera.
Under the hood, the Tecno Pop 7 Pro is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor. It is offered in 3GB or 4GB RAM options coupled with 64GB onboard storage.
A 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging fitted inside the smartphone keeps it running. Software-wise, the device runs on HiOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.
Connectivity options on the device include a USB-C port, dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
Tecno Pop 7 Pro Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
- 4G bands: LTE
- Speed: HSPA, LTE
Launch
- Announced: 2023, January 28
- Status: Available. Released 2023, January 28
Design
- Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
- Weight: g
- Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
- Colors: Endless Black, Nebula Purple, Uyuni Blue
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Type: IPS LCD
- Size: 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Operating System
- Android 12, HIOS 12
Hardware
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
- CPU: Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Internal: 64GB 3GB RAM
- eMMC 5.1
Cameras
- Main Camera: Dual
- 13 MP, (wide), AF
- QVGA
- Features: Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Single Camera: Single – 5 MP
- Video: Yes
Multimedia
- Radio: FM Radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS
- NFC: No
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0
Features
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 10W wired
Models: BF7
Tecno Pop 7 Pro Price In Nigeria
The Tecno Pop 7 Pro starts at NGR 64,000 (~$140) in Nigeria. It is also available for purchase in Uganda through various retailers.
5000mAh battery, wow!
I love the fact it’s budget friendly!