Tecno Spark 8C

Tecno Spark 8C Review in Kenya

Tecno is a Chinese smartphone brand that has been popular in the African market for its affordable and quality devices.
One of its latest products is the Tecno Spark 8C, a mid-range smartphone that was launched in Kenya in February 2022.
The Tecno Spark 8C aims to offer a smooth and enjoyable user experience for consumers who want a reliable and stylish device with a long-lasting battery.
In this review, we will look at some of the key features and specifications of the Tecno Spark 8C and see how it compares with its competitors.

Design and Display

The Tecno Spark 8C has a sleek and modern design that comes in four vibrant colors: turquoise, black, purple, or grey.
The back panel has a glossy finish that reflects light and creates a gradient effect. The phone has a plastic frame that is sturdy and durable.
The phone measures 165 x 76 x 9 mm and weighs 193 grams, making it comfortable to hold and use with one hand.

The front of the phone features a large 6.6-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9.
The display has thin bezels on the sides and a teardrop notch at the top that houses the selfie camera.
The display is bright and colorful, with good viewing angles and contrast.
The display supports adaptive brightness that adjusts to different lighting conditions automatically.

Performance and Battery

The Tecno Spark 8C is powered by the UNISOC T606 processor, a quad-core chipset that clocks up to 1.6 GHz.
The processor is paired with either 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256 GB via a microSD card slot.
The phone runs on Android 11 with Tecno’s custom HIOS 7.6 skin on top.
The performance of the Tecno Spark 8C is decent for its price range, as it can handle multitasking, gaming, or everyday use smoothly and without lagging or overheating.
The phone supports dual SIM cards (nano + nano) and offers various connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C port, headphone jack, etc.
The battery capacity of the Tecno Spark 8C is one of its main selling points as it boasts a massive 5000 mAh battery that can last for more than a day on moderate usage or up to two days on light usage.
The phone also supports fast charging up to 10 W via the included charger.

Camera

The camera department of the Tecno Spark 8C consists of two cameras on the back and one camera on the front.
The rear camera setup includes a primary 13 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and LED flash, and a secondary 2 MP depth sensor for portrait mode.
The rear camera can record videos up to 1080p at 30 fps.
The front camera is an 8 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture that can take selfies or make video calls.
The camera quality of the Tecno Spark 8C is good for its price point, as it can capture clear and detailed photos in good lighting conditions, with accurate colors and contrast.
However, the camera struggles in low-light situations, as it produces noisy and grainy images with poor dynamic range.
The portrait mode works well but sometimes blurs out some edges or details.
The selfie camera is also satisfactory but not very flattering or sharp.

Conclusion

The Tecno Spark 8C is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an affordable smartphone that offers great performance, battery life, and design.
It has some drawbacks such as mediocre cameras, low-resolution display, lack of fingerprint scanner but these are minor issues compared to its strengths.
For only KES 14700 (2 GB + 64 GB) or KES and 15000 (3 GB + 64 GB), the Tecno Spark 8C delivers more than what you pay for.