General

The Tecno Pop 8, released on October 30, 2023, is an entry-level smartphone designed for basic usage and affordability. It is suitable for users looking for a budget-friendly device with essential features.

Design

The Tecno Pop 8 has dimensions of 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm and is available in four colors: Mystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin, and Gravity Black.

Software

The device runs on Android 13 (Go Edition), which is optimized for low-end hardware, providing a smooth user experience despite limited resources.

Hardware

The Tecno Pop 8 is powered by an octa-core processor with 2 x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6 x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. It uses the Unisoc T606 chipset (12 nm) and Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. It comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, with support for expandable storage via a card slot.

Sensors

The phone includes an accelerometer, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, and gyroscope.

Network

The Tecno Pop 8 supports dual Nano-SIM cards with dual standby and is compatible with 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. It does not support 5G connectivity.

Display

The phone features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels (~267 PPI). The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience compared to standard 60Hz screens.

Camera

The Tecno Pop 8 has a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13 MP wide lens with an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, and a 0.08 MP depth sensor. The front camera is an 8 MP sensor with dual LED flash. Camera features include geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR, and video recording at 1080p@30fps.

Performance

With an AnTuTu score of 240,205, the Tecno Pop 8 offers decent performance for its price range. It can handle basic tasks and moderate gaming, achieving 60 fps in both PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile at smooth settings.