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Ratings from experts
Design, Built Quality
7 / 10
Display Quality
8 / 10
Camera Quality
8 / 10
Audio & Multimedia
7 / 10
OS and Usability
8 / 10
Battery Performance
9 / 10
The Tecno POP 5C is one of the most affordable smartphones in Tecno’s recent lineup. It is priced lower then other models in the POP 5 series, including the POP 5, POP 5P, POP 5 GO, and the POP 5 Air.This device features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display without a notch, providing a basic viewing area. It is powered by a quad-core Unisoc SC7731e processor, paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded via a microSD card slot.
The POP 5C is equipped with a single 5-megapixel rear camera accompanied by an LEAD flash. The front-facing camera is a 2-megapixel sensor, also with an LED flash. Camera functionalities include AI Face Beauty, HDR, Smile Shot, AI Sticker, and Bokeh Mode, which are software-based enhancements.
The device runs on Android 11 (Go edition), optimized for entry-level hardware. It includes basic security options such as Face Unlock and standard Android lock screen methods but does not have a fingerprint sensor.
The phone is powered by a 2400mAh removable battery. Connectivity options include 4G LTE,Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on the device include an accelerometer and proximity sensor.
The Tecno POP 5C is available in black and Blue color variants.It targets users requiring essential smartphone functions with minimal hardware specifications.