Tecno Spark 8

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Tecno Spark 8
Tecno Spark 8P
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Back of Tecno Spark 8
Brand Tecno Spark
Manufacturer Tecno Mobile
Slogan Stop at Nothing
SeriesSpark 8
ModelKG6 (Spark 8)
KG7h (Spark 8P)
First releasedAugust 2021;2 years ago (2021-08)
PredecessorTecno Spark 7
Type Phablet
Form factor Slate
DimensionsSpark 8:
164.8 mm × 76.1 mm × 9.2 mm (6.49 in × 3.00 in × 0.36 in)
Spark 8P:
164.5 mm × 76.1 mm × 8.9 mm (6.48 in × 3.00 in × 0.35 in)
Operating system Android 11 with HiOS 7.6
System-on-chip Spark 8: MediaTek Helio P22
Spark 8P: MediaTek Helio G35
CPU Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53), Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU PowerVR GE8320
MemorySpark 8:2  GB RAM
Spark 8P: 4 GB RAM
StorageSpark 8: 64 GB
Spark 8P: 64/128 GB
Removable storage microSD
SIM nanoSIM
Battery5000 mAh
Charging10W
Display
  • 720 x 1600 720p, 1080 x 2408 1080p IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
  • Spark 8: 6.52 in (164.8 mm), (269 ppi)
  • Spark 8P: 6.6 in (164.5 mm), (387 ppi)
Sound DTS stereo
Rear camera
  • Spark 8: 16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF + 2MP, (depth)
  • Spark 8P: 50 MP, f/1.6, PDAF + 2MP, f/2.4 + QVGA

All: Quad LED flash, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps

Video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera 8MP All: Dual-LED flash, 1080p@30fps
Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
3G/LTE
Data inputsSensors:
Website Tecno Spark 8 & Tecno Spark 8P
References [1] [2]

Tecno Spark 8 and Tecno Spark 8P are Android-based smartphones manufactured, released and marketed by Tecno Mobile as part of Tecno Spark 8 series. The devices serve as successors to Tecno Spark 7 series.

Contents

The Spark 8 and Spark 8P is an upgraded version of Spark 7 series, coming with different features, including the processor, camera and design. The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the design and the camera. Critics, however, criticized the lack of fast charging capacity. [3] [4] [5]

Specifications

Hardware

The Spark 8 feature a 720p resolution with an 20:9 aspect ratio, while the Spark 8P feature a 1080p resolution with an 20:9 aspect ratio. Spark 8 feature a display size of 6.52-inches, while the Spark 8P feature a display size of 6.6-inches. Spark 8 comes with a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, while the Spark 8P comes with a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The Spark 8 comes with 2 GB of RAM, while the Spark 8P comes with 4 GB of RAM. Spark 8 comes with 64 GB storage, while Spark 8P comes with 64/128 GB storage. All of the device feature the ability to use a microSD. Both devices come with a battery capacity of 5000 mAh, while supporting the charging of 10 watt. Spark 8 feature a dual rear camera with a 16-megapixel main camera and 2-megapixel depth, it feature an 8-megapixel front camera. The Spark 8P feature a dual rear camera with a 50-megapixel main camera, it feature an 8-megapixel front camera. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Software

The Spark 8 runs on Android 11 (Go edition), while the Spark 8P runs on the standard Android 11, with both running on HiOS 7.6. The HiOS 7.6 features Peek Proof, Voice Changer, Phone cloner and Document correction. [10] [11] [12] [13]

Reception

Cashify praised the Spark 8 for its battery, display and DTS sound effect while noting that the device has "an excellent design". However, the lack of fast charging capacity and 5G connectivity were criticized. [14]

Stephen Ekpa from DroidAfrica praised the Spark 8 for its design and performance. He however criticized the device's sound quality, while noting that "the speaker is economically integrated with the earpiece grill". [15]

Alfred Gitonga from Mobi Trends praised the Spark 8P for its display, design and camera, while noting that "camera-wise, the Spark 8P is a major improvement and is definitely the unique selling proposition of the smartphone". [16]

Yinkmedia gave a positive review of the Spark 8P. Praise was directed towards the battery, design, display and camera, while noting that "the selfie camera needs improvement". [17]

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