Budget smartphone Tecno Pop 5C launched. The device is a basic smartphone aimed at the novice smartphone buyer and comes with a strictly necessary set of features at an entry-level price. The device is largely designed to provide much-needed Internet access for first-time users transitioning from conventional phones. It will sit next to a similar previous offering, Tecno Pop 5P, which was released earlier.
Tecno Pop 5C: key features
As for what the new smartphone has to offer, the Tecno Pop 5C is powered by an undisclosed processor. This is paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. While the key specs may seem limited compared to what a modern smartphone looks like, it’s important to note that it’s made for the absolute first smartphone user, for whom 16GB of storage might still be limited.
However, Tecno has confirmed that the smartphone will run Android 10 Go Edition software, which is a low-power version of Android built by Google for Android devices. However, it remains to be seen whether this will work well on the Tecno Pop 5C or not. For data storage, Tecno added a microSD card slot, but did not specify exactly how many cards can be added to the phone.
The display is 5-inch, with a screen resolution of FWVGA that offers 480 x 584 pixels. In terms of cameras, the smartphone features a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera, which Tecno says will offer features like AI Face Beauty enhancement, HDR mode, Smile Shot, AI stickers, and bokeh or portrait mode. mode. It also supports face recognition.
The Pop 5C is equipped with a 2400mAh battery, weighs 150 grams and is 9.85mm thick. Users also get GPS, 2.4GHz single-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2 wireless connectivity.