Tecno Pop 7 Pro – An Affordable Budget Smartphone

Design and Display
The Pop 7 Pro has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. This provides a decent viewing experience for media and apps. The screen takes up around 84.6% of the front of the device thanks to slim bezels on the sides. The phone has a glass front and plastic back/frame construction which helps keep costs down while still providing solid build quality. It is available in two color options.

Hardware and Performance
Under the hood is a MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor clocked at 2GHz along with 3GB of RAM. This provides decent performance for basic tasks like messaging, social media and light gaming. Storage is 64GB which can be expanded further via the microSD card slot. The 5000mAh battery should provide good battery life between charges.

Cameras
The dual rear camera setup consists of a 13MP main sensor and a QVGA secondary sensor. This allows for features like portrait mode photos. Video recording maxes out at 1080p resolution at 30fps. On the front is a 5MP selfie camera. Camera quality is average for the price point.

Connectivity and Software
Connectivity options include 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS. The Pop 7 Pro runs Android 12 out of the box under Tecno’s HiOS interface. It is unclear currently if the device will receive any software updates going forward.

Pricing and Availability
The Tecno Pop 7 Pro is pitched as an affordable smartphone retailing around 300,000 Naira. At this price it offers a lot of value for basic users on a tight budget. It is currently available for purchase in select global markets.