Today we will be reviewing the latest smartphone from Tecno called the Tecno Pop 2. This smart device is another mid-range Android Smartphone from the company.
It ships in with a host of excellent specifications and features like the dual LED flash, the large screen cameras and more that will be discussed in their appropriate sections.
This device is among the best mid-range smartphones from the company, and it also features a fresh and sleek design — it among the best Tecno phones from the company. The Tecno Pop 2 has an impeccable display, and it’s a mid-range Smartphone with the most cooling design.
Below are the full specification, review, features, price tag, availability, design and other selling points that make this smartphone outstanding.
Design
Tecno Pop 2 was launched in Bangladesh, and it features a beautiful design. This new smartphone is the successor to the Tecno Pop 1 AKA the Tecno F3.
This smartphone comes along with the usual Full-Screen display, though the Tecno referred to it as ‘Bigger View’ during the introduction of the trending 18:9 aspect ratio. The Tecno Pop 2 sports a 5.5 inches full screen that has a resolution of 960 x 480mm pixels touchscreen display.
When you look at this smartphone, you will notice the well-rounded corners that give it a premium look and feel. It all so feels good when you hold this smartphone in your palms because of its portable and Ultra-Slim nature, coupled with its 9.35 thickness. Most people will be quite disappointed to know that this new smartphone does not have a fingerprint.
The whole function keys on this smartphone are in their ancestral positions; you still see the primary camera & its LED flash horizontal place at the rear of this device. The volume rockers and power button are sited at the right-hand side. Tecno Pop 2 is readily available in three different options; the Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, and the City Blue color.
Camera
The mid-range smartphone sports a moderate single front and back camera. The front of the Tecno Pop 2 houses an 8-megapixel coupled with its AI beautification and LED flash.
The back side of this device holds a 5-megapixels primary Camera that is accompanied by a single flash. The cameras take decent pictures, though it struggles in low light conditions.
The company boasts that the Tecno Pop 2 will be comfortable in taking crystal clear shots in low light photography. It comes with GSM, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, WiFi, and Bluetooth v4.2.
Performance
Under the hood, the Tecno Pop 2 is powered by a yet to be identified MediaTek SoC which clocks at 1.3 GHz. It is also assisted by the Quad-Core processor, coupled with its unidentified GPU which is dedicated for graphics performance.
This new smartphone runs on the Android 8.1 (Go edition) assisted by the company’s HiOS 3.3 on top. Tecno Pop 2 has just one storage option, an 8GB internal memory and a 1GB RAM for multi-tasking programs and app.
Most people may not be too comfortable with the storage option, but don’t worry because the storage can still be expanded up to 32GB using an external micro SD card. That means more space for saving your document and files.
Battery
The Tecno Pop 2 is fueled by a Li-Po 2400 mAh non-removable battery capacity, the standby and talk time of this smartphone have not yet been determined as of the time of writing.
One of the sad parts of the battery life is that it does not support wireless or fast-charging technology.
Other Features
- FM ~ Yes,
- 3.5mm Jack ~ Yes,
- Expandable storage ~ Yes.
- Dual Cameras ~ No.
Tecno Pop 2 Price
The Tecno Pop 2 comes with a very very affordable price tag, which seems to be very cheap comparing all that this smartphone has to offer. The value of this smartphone is just 72 Dollars which is equivalent to approximately 29,000 Naira.
To purchase this smartphone, you can visit online stores like Konga and Jumia or anyone that you know. You can also get this smartphone from offline Tecno distributors around your region.
Verdict
The Tecno Pop 2 may not be a high-end smartphone, but it can deliver to you all the essential duties that are required from any mid-range smartphone. So, if you fall under the categories of those that want a low-price smartphone that can deliver all the essential functions in a smartphone, then the Tecno Pop 2 is the right device for you.