With new smartphones scheduled for arrival in South Africa and exciting competitions and campaigns planned for this year, 2024 is shaping up to be a big year for TECNO and itel
The start of a new year brings a chance for reinvigoration, exciting plans, and a relook at strategy and approach, and this is no different for smart tech brands TECNO and itel.
Following on from an impactful year in South Africa in 2023, which included the introduction of the SPARK 10 Series into the country, 2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year for both brands with significant developments, including a major launch scheduled for TECNO for the second quarter of the year (be on the lookout for more news about that).
TECNO Supports African Soccer
The year has already kicked off with a bang, with TECNO celebrating African soccer excellence as the official smartphone sponsor of this year’s African Cup of Nations tournament in Côte d'Ivoire. Both TECNO and itel will continue to explore partnership and collaboration opportunities that enhance things that South Africans love.
Democratising Smartphone Access
Both brands will continue to bring affordable, reliable, and great value-for-money devices to fans, while also listening to their needs and wants. TECNO and itel will also be a part of significant moments in South Africa’s social calendar, including Valentine’s Day, Easter, Youth Month, Nelson Mandela Day, Women’s Month, Black Friday, and Christmas and New Year, bringing their own flair and glow to these occasions.
Winning with TECNO and itel
Who doesn’t love winning prizes? There were plenty of opportunities for TECNO and itel fans to win in 2023, with devices and other fantastic items given away, and in 2024 both brands will continue to host regular competitions on their social media pages. Visit TECNO’s Facebook page and itel’s Facebook page for more information and to enter.
Availability
TECNO and itel devices are available from select retail partners, including Ackermans, Edgars, Game, JET, Mr Price, PEP, and TFG (availability varies per retailer, per store per product, and while stocks last).
Keep an eye out for deals currently available for both TECNO and itel, which bring devices at an even better price. These include POP 7, SPARK GO 2023, SPARK 10C, SPARK 10 5G, SPARK 10 Pro for TECNO, and the P40 for itel. To find out more news about these, follow TECNO’s Facebook page and itel’s Facebook page.
From photography setup and battery size to display specs, storage space size and pricing, there’s a lot to consider when looking for a new cellphone
Cell phones have become a focal point of our lives, whether they are for business or personal use. They are communication channels with family and friends, sources of news as you browse the internet, your on-the-go office, and entertainment hubs with all your favourite series, movies or mobile games. In order for you to enjoy all of these things and much more, a cellphone must offer a smooth, efficient, and effortless user experience, and this is brought about by a number of different specs and features incorporated into the cellphone. Here are TECNO’s top tips of what to look for in a cellphone when considering which new one to get.
Ample Processing Power and Storage Space
The heart of any amazing mobile experience is the engine that is powering the phone. Does it offer an efficient and powerful performance and how does it translate to a smooth and efficient user experience? This is a combination of the phone’s chipset (the engine of the phone) and the amount of random-access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM) that the device has. For example, TECNO’s new SPARK 10 Pro is driven by a powerful MediaTek Helio G88 chipset and comes with 256GB ROM and 8GB RAM (expandable to up to 16GB RAM).
TECNO’s newest phones, including the SPARK 10 5G, also come with a technology called Memory Fusion. This draws unused ROM and channels it for RAM operations. By allocating more storage to RAM, boosts the device’s performance by enhancing multi-tasking capacity, allowing for seamless switching between applications that are running concurrently in the background, quickly retrieving frequently accessed files and apps, and stabilising the phone’s systems for more sustainable performance and longer battery life.
Storage space is also something important to look at. The higher the ROM, the better, as illustrated by the new SPARK 10C that has 128GB ROM. There is nothing more frustrating than running out of space on your device for all your apps, games, pictures, videos, and files, especially if you are a selfie fanatic!
A-grade Camera Setup
Speaking of selfies, a good quality camera setup is another feature to look for, if you are intending to capture special moments in your life through photos and videos. Looking at the number of megapixels is a good start, but it goes much deeper than that. The number of cameras the device has, sensor size, flash setup, different types of lenses, image stabilisation, aperture, and editing functions are all things to consider. Most current smartphones have decent camera setups, with the technology doing most of the work for you, and the good news is that mobile companies are constantly innovating and refining to bring even more advanced camera systems. TECNO is one such example, with the tech giant bringing a 32MP selfie camera with its SPARK 10 Pro. This is accompanied by an adjustable dual flash, which translates to superb selfies no matter the lighting conditions. The device also has a 50MP rear camera (also with adjustable dual flash).
Next Level Visual Experiences
If you love watching series and movies or playing games on your phone, then a larger screen size adds to the visual experience. The refresh rate the device has is also something to ask about as a higher one makes the content displayed look and feel smoother and sharper. The SPARK 10 Pro, for example, has a 6.8-inch FHD+ display with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz, giving the user a stunning visual experience, while the SPARK 10 5G boasts a 6.6-inch HD+ display, also with a 90Hz refresh rate.
A Bigger Battery is Better
A larger battery included in a phone has more capacity and, depending on the power intensity requirements of the user, should deliver longer phone usage. In most phones nowadays, you will find a battery sized 4000mAh to 7000mAh. For most requirements a 5,000mAh is a good battery size to aim for, hence its inclusion in TECNO’s newest phones, including the SPARK 10 5G, SPARK 10 Pro, SPARK 10C, and SPARK Go 2023.
Aesthetics and Pricing
Aside from top-tier technology, another element of a phone is the look and feel. Does it look pre-eminent? And do you enjoy holding it in your hands? TECNO’s SPARK 10 Pro brings a sleek and trendy design, featuring a hard-wearing, starry glass back panel, resulting in a premium look and a comfortable feel. The SPARK 10 5G is also stunning to look at and comfortable to hold.
In these tough economic times, pricing should also be top of mind. You want great value for money with a phone cost that isn’t going to destroy your bank account. Comparing how much you are spending with what you are getting in terms of features and specs is a good measure of this. TECNO’s range of new phones, which recently arrived in South Africa, all bring an affordability factor.
Five New Choices for South Africans
These phones include the SPARK 10 Pro, SPARK 10 5G, SPARK 10C, SPARK Go 2023, and POP 7.
They are all available from select TECNO retail partners, including Ackermans, Edgars, Game, Jet, Makro, Mr Price, TFG, and Vodacom (availability varies per retailer and per model and while stocks last) for a recommended retail price of R6,999 for SPARK 10 Pro, R5,499 for SPARK 10 5G, R3,499 for SPARK 10C, R2,499 for SPARK Go 2023, and R1,999 for POP 7.
Check out one of the Tecno Spark 10C smartphones I received some days back for review and now is back with the Tecno Team.
The very affordable phone packed with impressive tech
While all eyes might be on TECNO’s SPARK 10 Series devices, which recently launched in South Africa, another TECNO device that is becoming available in the country deserves just as much attention.
This is the POP 7, and despite being very affordable (priced at a recommended retail price of R1,799), it includes some impressive features and specs for a device in this price range.
Packed With Impressive Tech
A large storage capacity of 64GB means you never run out of space for all your favourite apps or those pictures and videos you have taken. Your viewing experience is also enhanced to the max with POP 7 boasting a large 6.6-inch HD+ display.
A long-lasting 5000mAh battery removes your worry of running out of power at crucial moments or when you are most enjoying your chosen entertainment, particularly during loadshedding.
To boost security, as well as increase ease of accessing your device, POP 7 comes with a biometric fingerprint sensor. This can also be used to authenticate online payments that you make with your device.
Memory Fusion for Lag-Free Experiences
POP 7 also features TECNO’s Memory Fusion Technology. This technology draws unused read-only memory (ROM) and channels it for random access memory (RAM) operations. This enhances the device’s multi-tasking capacity, allows for seamless switching between applications that are running concurrently in the background, quickly retrieves frequently accessed files and apps, and stabilises the phone’s systems for more sustainable performance and longer battery life.
Availability
POP 7 is available from select TECNO retail partners including Ackermans, Edgars, JET, TFG, and Vodacom (availability varies per retailer and while stocks last); and is priced at a recommended retail price of R1,799.
Other devices recently made available by TECNO for South Africans to experience and enjoy include SPARK 10 Pro, SPARK 10C, and SPARK GO 2023. These smartphones are available from select TECNO retail partners (availability varies per retailer and while stocks last).
About TECNO
TECNO is an innovative technology brand with operations spanning over 70 countries and regions across five continents. Since its debut, TECNO has been transforming the digital experience in developing nations by tenaciously pursuing the ideal fusion of cutting-edge technologies and aesthetically pleasing contemporary design. TECNO has established itself as a prominent market leader in its target segments, offering cutting-edge innovation through a variety of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops, tablets, HiOS operating systems, and smart home devices. Guided by its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing”, TECNO is committed to unlocking the optimal and most contemporary technologies for progressive-thinking individuals. By creating stylish, intelligent products, TECNO inspires consumers worldwide to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures. For more information, please visit TECNO’s official site: www.tecno-mobile.com
The choice of new devices that are available to South Africans from TECNO continues to grow, with SPARK 10 5G being the latest added to the list.
This comes after the arrival of SPARK 10 Pro, SPARK 10C, SPARK GO 2023, and POP 7 in the country.
The SPARK 10 5G, now available in South Africa, is all about speed; bringing faster internet browsing, less lag with online activities, and low latency when it comes to connectivity. This means that scrolling, posting on social media, online gaming, streaming your favourite movies and series, meetings, connecting with family and friends, and other activities you use your phone for are seamless and effortless.
Dive into a world of high-speed connectivity and experience faster upload and download speeds, a major positive for anyone who uses their phone for pretty much everything in their life.
More Than Simply 5G
It’s not only the 5G capability that makes TECNO’s SPARK 10 5G an attractive option for South Africans, as the device comes with other impressive features and specs.
These include a 6’6-inch HD screen that offers an amazing viewing experience for all your favourite content and mobile games; a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, which goes from zero to 50% charged in just 50 minutes thanks to an 18W in-the-box fast charger; the latest Android 13 software; and storage capacity of 64GB ROM.
The device’s camera setup is also something to talk about, with a 50MP rear camera complemented by an 8MP selfie camera. The rear camera’s pro mode allows you to manually adjust settings such as aperture, white balance and shutter speed to bring out the best in your photography skills. Or you can let the technology adapt automatically to ensure every photo is vibrant with natural colours and skin tones when capturing memorable moments in your life. As with other cameras in the SPARK 10 Series range, the 8MP selfie camera setup features a flashlight with three adjustable brightness levels, ensuring that you can capture the best selfies no matter where you are or the lighting conditions around you.
Another standout feature of the SPARK 10 5G, like all the other SPARK 10 Series devices, is TECNO’s Memory Fusion. This technology draws unused read-only memory (ROM) and channels it for random access memory (RAM) operations. This enhances the device’s multi-tasking capacity, allows for seamless switching between applications that are running concurrently in the background, quickly retrieves frequently accessed files and apps, and stabilises the phone’s systems for more sustainable performance and longer battery life.
Availability
The TECNO SPARK 10 5G is available from select TECNO retail partners including Vodacom stores, Game, and Edgars (availability varies per retailer and while stocks last); and is priced at a recommended retail price of R5,499.
