TECNO's latest entry-level smartphone, the POP 6, has gone official in Nigeria. It is priced at NGN 54,000 (nearly Rs. 10,000) for its sole 3GB/32GB configuration. The company is yet to confirm the device's availability in other markets. As for the key highlights, the phone is equipped with an LCD screen, dual rear cameras, 3GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The company is highly popular in the country because of its entry-level handsets, which are aimed at first-time buyers looking for affordable smartphones. The new POP 6 replaces the POP 5 which was announced last July 2021. TECNO holds the top spot with over 25% of the total smartphone market share in Nigeria, where it continues to outsell brands such as Xiaomi and Samsung.
The TECNO POP 6 bears a 6.1-inch HD+ (720x1560 pixels) LCD screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone sports a waterdrop notch display with noticeable bezels. The rear section is fitted with a vertically-aligned dual camera setup and a fingerprint sensor. In terms of dimensions, the phone measures 9.7mm in thickness.
As far as the cameras are concerned, TECNO POP 6 is equipped with dual rear cameras, including a 5MP main shooter and a QVGA lens along with dual LEDs. On the front, the handset has a 5MP selfie shooter with an LED flash. The smartphone draws power from a 5,000mAh battery which supports 18W charging.
Under the hood, TECNO POP 6 is backed by a quad-core MediaTek MT6739WA processor, paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. At the heart, it boots Android 11 (Go edition) out of the box. Connectivity options on the handset include 4G, dual-SIMs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a micro-USB port.
For official pricing and availability, the TECNO POP 6 smartphone bears a price-tag of NGN 54,000 (roughly Rs. 10,000) for its single 3GB/32GB variant. The handset is offered in Sea Blue, Sky Blue, and Lime Green color options. The device may be announced in the other markets soon.
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