TECNO SPARK 8C debuts with 90Hz display, dual rear cameras
What's the story
TECNO has announced a new budget smartphone, called the SPARK 8C. As for the key highlights, it features a 90Hz LCD display, a 5,000mAh battery, and a dual rear camera module. The company is yet to announce the pricing and availability details of the handset but it is expected to reach the Indian market in the coming weeks.
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Why does this story matter?
TECNO is aggressively expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones. In recent months, the Chinese company has released as many as five smartphones under its SPARK brand with an aim to take on Realme and Xiaomi in the developing markets. The SPARK 8 was announced in September 2021 followed by 8P, 8 Pro, 8T, and now the 8C model.
Design and display
The phone comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display
The TECNO SPARK 8C features a waterdrop notch display with rounded corners and a noticeable bottom bezel. On the rear, it sports a physical fingerprint sensor and dual cameras. The handset bears a 6.6-inch HD+ (720x1612 pixels) LCD display with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and 90Hz refresh rate. It is offered in shades of Turquoise Cyan, Magnet Black, Iris Purple, and Diamond Gray.
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It sports an 8MP front-facing camera
The TECNO SPARK 8C is fitted with a 13MP (f/1.8) primary camera and a secondary AI lens. For selfies and video calls, it has an 8MP front-facing snapper. The handset supports camera features like bokeh effect, AI scene recognition, and HDR mode.
Internals
The handset packs a 5,000mAh battery
TECNO has not yet disclosed the chipset offered with the SPARK 8C. However, it is rumored to be powered by a UNISOC T606 chip. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support and boots Android 11 with HiOS skin. It comes with 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For connectivity, it offers Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, and FM Radio.
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TECNO SPARK 8C: Pricing and availability
At present, the official pricing of the TECNO SPARK 8C is yet to be disclosed. However, going by its specifications and features, it is likely to be priced under Rs. 10,000.