Apparently, Tecno Mobile is on the loose. While I am still trying to wrap my head around the recently released Tecno W4, a new device shows up from nowhere: Tecno L8!
If you are familiar with the devices in the L series of Tecno smartphones, you would know that they are the company’s response to Gionee’s Marathon Line Up. – They are “demons” in the battery compartment.
Much like the L5 which I recommend as one of the top smartphones under 30k right now, the L8 has a really large battery; one that could potentially last days depending on your usage frequency.
One last thing before we dive properly into the tech specs of the device; something about this smartphone’s back design makes me think about the Gionee M5 mini.
Tecno L8 Full Device Specifications & Price in Nigeria Right Now.
Tecno L8: Price
The image above has done all the typing already – need I say more?
Okay, one more thing about the price:
The image above depicts a particular vendor’s price on the Jumia marketplace. This, I’m sure, is not the recommended retail price of the device. Let’s just wait for more sellers to list the product on sale, a more articulate price would be revealed (I think).
For now, It’ll be safe to say the Tecno L8 sells for between ₦29,000 – ₦35,000.
Tecno L8: Device Specifications.
At the moment, the whole thing isn’t out. I am still missing some key specs such as the type of processor used for the device, its weight.
For now, work with this:
Network
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | No |
| SIM Count | Dual SIM |
Body
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 154 x 8.85mm |
| Weight | – |
| Colors | – |
Display
| Size | 5.5” |
| Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi) |
| Protection | – |
Operating System
| Platform | Android v5.1 (Lollipop) – HiOS |
Processor
| Chipset | – |
| CPU | 1.3GHz Quad-core |
| GPU | – |
Camera
| Primary | MP Count | 8MP |
| Flash | Yes | |
| Features | 3264 x 2448 pixels. Autofocus | |
| Secondary | MP count | 2MP |
| Flash | No | |
| Features | – |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | V4.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/n |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| GPS | Yes |
| OTG | Yes |
| NFC | No |
Memory
| RAM | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB |
| SD card Support | Yes |
Battery
| Capacity | 5050 mAh |
| Fast Charging | – |
Specs Summary:
It’s obvious that Tecno started working on this device before the recently announced Tecno W4.
Yeah.
What other logical reason could there be for ignoring Android’s latest Flavor? – It’s even now obsolete as a dev preview of the Android N already available.
Apart from the strange choice of OS version, another thing shoppers might not take likely is the 1GB RAM that ships with the device but when you put the price range of the device into consideration, it’s reasonable.
Apart from those two above which seems to be the “flaws” of the device, the Tecno L8 is a very capable device.
Although no word is out on the chipset employed for this yet, we know that it is a quad-core processor.
The device with a display size of 5.5” is going to be huge and heavy too when you consider the bomb that was deposited at the back of the device.
The camera compartment is very typical. It’s nothing you’ve not seen or heard of before – An 8MP back shooter coupled with a 2MP selfie camera.
This post will be duly updated when I get word on the pricing and availability in Nigeria.
As earlier pointed out in this post, the Tecno L8 is available for purchase from online stores.
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Muhammad b liman says
where will I get tecno l8plus in Adamawa state
Suleiman Ahmed Tashee (aka Ardo) says
Where will i get the tecno l8 @ Yola, Adamawa state, Nigeria? Pls, I need urgent reply.
favour says
where can l get tecno L8 plus in PORT HARCOURT
Kay says
You can check the nearest SLOT outlet or, even more convenient, purchase online from jumia.
Here, a link.
Anonymous says
tecno l8 the camera, I can’t change it to front camera why ,
can any body explain to me pls
OLAT jams says
can l take night shots with l8 or l8+?
OLAT jams says
is it true that u can’t take a night shots with tecon l8 or l8+
?
Bobo says
can’t wait to buy this phone
nice says
nice l8
David moses says
What the price of L5,AND L8PLUS NOW DEC,2016,IWANT KNOW IWANT USE IT FOR XMAS
Oluwaseyi says
I brought my l8 on saturday it 39000 in apapa lagos it nice phone
Abubakar Muhammad Dannah says
Guys help me choose the smartest between l8, c8 and j8
Oluwaseyi says
L8
jayson says
L8
wale says
How loud is d music sound of l8 and does d phone has gallery and play store
Sir AJ says
tecno l8.. awesome Device.. The battery capacity is muahh
Anonymous says
how much is L8 ryt now in sagamu ogunstate nigeria
Ebigbo Emmiskid says
L8, L7, I don’t really know d one to go 4, please choose 4 me, I really need it.
Kay says
Go for the Tecno L8 Plus. It’s your best option.
livinus george says
it is a very NC phone I use it
Holla says
Amazing! This is a job from techno! The ? battery is OK mehn, nice1.
TO says
The phone is good and cool but too heavy.
David Emed says
Can Someone Help, Am Confus Tecno W4 And L8 Which Do I Go For?I Play Music Alot And Love Clear Pictures.Pls I Need Your Advice. David Emed
ashton says
L8 for sure
jayson says
L8 is what I’m using …buh dunno about w4 for now…wud advise u go for l8 plus
Samoboss says
which better android phone i can get around #15000 to 20000
Kay says
Samo, The Lenovo A2010 should serve you right 😉
shelvey says
I thought L8 will av be around 25k now
preye says
I can’t take a shot at night with L8, why? and also my battery do not last up to three days as specified by the product pack,it drops at every little touch. I can’t also see my saved videos and pictures. it’s really getting me all worried. please help
glory Ufumwen says
i want u to advice me, on which one I need to buy, l8 or l8 plus
jayson says
L8 plus
Chipet says
Am using H7 bt wnt to get L8 bt stil having double mind on the camera.Don’t really knw if d camera is sharp or not.I was told #34000.
Adebola says
What’s the function of the font camera because it doesn’t have a flash so. It’s useless.
Adegbite JOHN says
Kudos to tecno, L8 rock d world , at least i can charge another fone with it
banji465 says
i bought my 33,500 at Ilorin
yina Amos says
really…???
MICHAEL says
HW CAN I KNOW DIFFRENT BETWIN TECNO L8 AND TECNO L8 PLUS IF I WANT TO BUY?
onyinye says
for de pack u will see it there,or u go to storage u will see 2g ram instead of 1g ram
MICHAEL says
CAN TECNO L8 TAKE PHOTO CLEAR?
onyinye says
yes
Kingmartin says
Is the battery Tecno L8plus inbuilt or separatable?
Mohammed Suliman says
wow it is good mobile
olufunmilizzy says
I bought mine at #29,000 at Abeokuta and I’m enjoying it
Adebola says
Where did you get yours in abk, I live in abk as well
jsteve says
does d l8 have gallery,cos my last infinix hot 2 doesn’t
Kay says
Yes, the l8 ships with a gallery app
moses4christ says
kay xup wit w4 da phone don show fr mkt?
moses4christ says
hi frd I cannot get it here in otukpo benue . da phone make brain
Jane says
Its not fair. Tecno is just releasing new phones anyhow. I will soonn sell my camon c8 to buy the c9. Chai
Kay says
Hi, Jane.
The Camon C9 would be perfect for you since you are moving away from a C8.
Just don’t think about the L8, wait for the C9.
Although the price may be higher 🙂
BenKafor says
The phone seems cool.
Eric Wilson says
I bought mine today @ onitsha for 33000′
BenKafor says
Wow, that is really affordable.
friday says
pls someone to guide me on how to open techno L8 and insert my SIM card
Momo Kpoto says
L8 is not that good
samuel Etim says
That battery is enticing. Have you check samexycool.com
Commissioner says
Can u use L8 camera at night? and wat z d different btwn d 1GB of L8 and 2GB of L8plus
Kay says
Hi Commisioner,
Like you pointed out, a major difference between the L8 and the L8 Plus is the amount of RAM the device packs.
Generally, the higher the amount of RAM, the better.
Commissioner says
Can u use d camera at nyt? & hw much z l8 and l8plus nw?
Commissioner says
Can u use L8 camera at night? and wat z d different btwn d 1GB of L8 and 2GB of L8plus?
shile says
i believe u guys have nit used j8
Ifeatu says
I got mine for 34k in abuja, 3days ago. But its so so heavy… I like d Phone tho but I have a major issue with it.
I can’t see / have access to pictures I’ve taken and videos I’ve made. I’ll be most grateful if anyone can assist me.
Alabi says
Does your phone have an active SD card running? Can you check the default folder where your pictures save to? Did you try viewing from gallery?
Two people I know use this phone and it works just fine for them.
Ifeatu says
Yea, I have an active 16gb SD card. & there’s nothing like gallery on the phone. I’ll just check the default saving folder and see.
efcee says
the folder is named ‘my picture’
BenKafor says
I guess it is heavy because of the battery size
tz josh says
Format the phone
Nosagie Nosa-Ero says
The battery monster, I kinda love the build and the display. Not a bad phone though limited by the annoying 1GB RAM.
Great blog Kay, 🙂
Pepple says
You aren’t up to date then.
They just release L8 plus and that one has 2GB RAM.
Tecno no wan hear word. Lol
Nosagie Nosa-Ero says
Lol, thanks for the update :p
BenKafor says
Lol. Na wa o. Tecno dey vex.
Kay says
It’s an honor to have you here “Uncle Nosa”
Nosagie Nosa-Ero says
Thanks for the warm welcome. 🙂
BenKafor says
Lol. Why are you calling him Uncle?
KEMi says
I would like the know the weight of this DEVICE. Though the monstrous battery capacity and OTG function makes it really really worth the buy.
Nice says
Jx got mine nw in uyo fr 30k,coupled wit a tecno customized speaker as a gift….dy camera z sound,bt wat really motivated me is dy ba3-5050,wic can b used in charging oda fones…it’s simply amazing cuz infinix nd gionee ave jx been beaten.
Auwal babayo says
Nice l8
Auwal babayo says
Nice l8 how can I charge another phone with L8
MIZCOLIATU says
You can do so with a wire that has OTG capacity. Hope I’m right tho’
holy stone says
nice one
Prof.Mosirno says
Is tecno l8 camera owk for nite capturing??
Silas says
Infinix x551 is a good one
mighty says
I use L5
5000mAh
Mercy says
I just bought mine today,Tecno don silence infinix o…u can even use d l8 to charge other phones
Kay says
Good to know, Mercy.
If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you get it for and where?
nonso says
nice one . got mine for 29,500 @ hydrotech in nnewi
Kay says
Nice to know Nonso.
This means that the price of the device is really within the price range specified in the post. 🙂
Jane says
Wow, I need to get me this phone before the price goes up
Oladipupo22 says
tTECNO is on fire I swear
How far na,
L8 again?
Let’s see how it goes sha
BustScam says
Good job Kay,
Tecno is really blazing hot as fire with these phones
First, It was the W4 and now it’s the L8