In what seems like a bid to ‘cannibalize’ iTel’s A-series smartphone market, Tecno Mobile has a device known as the Tecno S1 which would retail for dirt cheap.
Quick Details
- Network: 2G / 3G
- Display: 4.0 inches, Touchscreen display — (480 x 800 pixels)
- Software: Android v6.0
- Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU (MediaTek)
- Memory: 512 MB / 1GB RAM | 8GB ROM
- Cameras: Front — 0.3 MP | Rear — 2 MP (with dual-LED flash)
- Battery: 1500 mAh
- Price: Check today’s price
Software, Design, Display
The device is a 3G dual-SIM smartphone running on the Marshmallow flavor of the Android Operating System out of the box.
The display on this oga comes in at 4.0 inches and has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels resulting in a pixel density of around 233 pixels per inch.
Performance, Hardware, Cameras
Performance-wise, the chipset embedded within this device is a Quad-core MediaTek SoC clocked at 1.3 GHz.
That alongside the 1GB of RAM the Tecno S1 features for handling concurrently running applications and an inbuilt storage capacity of 8GB. 8GB which can be extended by means of a memory card (capacities up to 32GB).
The Tecno S1 also features a 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery which, honestly, is sort of abysmal for a smartphone targeting Nigerians launched in 2017 (!).
For taking pictures, the camera’s specs are as follows:
Front facing: A 0.3-megapixel lens.
Rear facing: A 2-megapixel lens with an accompanying dual-LED flash beneath it for lighting.
Tecno S1 Price in Nigeria
The Tecno S1 has not yet been ‘officially’ launched down here hence current not available for purchase. When the device becomes available, however, this article would be updated with the MSRP.
Tecno S1 Full Device Specifications
Here are the full essential details about the device…
Network and Software
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | No |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro) |
| Operating System | Android v6.0 |
Design and Display
| Dimensions | 123.5 x 65 x 9.95 mm |
| Weight | – |
| Build | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White |
| Display Size | 4.0 inches |
| Display Type | Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Display Protection | None |
Performance and Hardware
| Processor Name | MediaTek |
| Processor Type | 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
| RAM | 512 MB / 1GB |
| Internal Memory | 8GB |
| SD Card Support | Yes (up to 32GB) |
Cameras
| Front Camera | 0.3 MP |
| Rear Camera | 2 MP (with dual-LED flash) |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | No |
Connectivity and Multimedia
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes (802.11 b/g/n) |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| OTG | – |
| Music Player | Yes (Boomplay Music) |
| Video Player | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Other Features
| Fingerprint Reader | No |