TECNO SPARK 8C launched in India

TECNO Mobile has launched its latest SPARK series smartphone, called the SPARK 8C, in Indian market today. It is priced at Rs. 7,499 for the 3GB/64GB model and will be up for grabs via Amazon from February 24. The handset first made its debut in Nigeria last month January 2022. It features a 90Hz LCD display, a UNISOC chip, a 13MP main camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.

TECNO Mobile has been one of the most active smartphone makers in the Indian market since the turn of 2022. Now, it has hit the streets with another budget-range SPARK series device, the SPARK 8C. The company's aggressive strategy in releasing new devices is aimed at taking on its more established rivals. It needs to be seen whether its efforts will bear fruit or not.

The TECNO SPARK 8C features a 6.6-inch HD+ (720x1612 pixels) IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The smartphone features a waterdrop notch design, a noticeable bottom bezel, an IPX2-rating for splash resistance, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

In terms of optics, the Tecno Spark 8C boasts a dual rear camera that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, and an AI lens. For video calls and selfies, the smartphone sports an 8-megapixel front-facing camera under the waterdrop notch. The handset is backed by a 5000mah battery and supports 10W charging.

Under the hood, The TECNO SPARK 8C draws juice from a UNISOC T606 chipset, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The handset also has 3GB of virtual RAM. At the heart, it boots Android 11 (Go Edition)-based HiOS 7.6 out of the box. For connectivity, the handset offers support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, NFC, and GPS.

For pricing ang availability in India, the TECNO SPARK 8C carries a price-tag of Rs. 7,499 for the sole 3GB/64GB model. The handset is offered in Turquoise Cyan, Magnet Black, Iris Purple, and Diamond Gray color options. The device will go on sale from February 24 exclusively via e-commerce platform website Amazon.