The AfriOne Cygnus is a smartphone equipped with a 6.75-inch HD+ IPS LCD display,featuring a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, an octa-core chipset with two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. The device includes the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU for graphics processing.
This model comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. The operating system is Android 12, providing a recent software environment with access to Google services and security updates.
The AfriOne Cygnus features a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front camera is an 8 MP sensor designed for selfies and video calls. Both cameras support basic photography functions but lack advanced features such as optical image stabilization.
Battery capacity is 5000 mAh, supporting 10W charging through a USB Type-C port. The device includes standard connectivity options such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
The afrione Cygnus is designed as an entry-level smartphone, balancing essential hardware specifications with affordability. It does not support 5G networks and lacks biometric security features like fingerprint scanning or facial recognition. The build consists of a plastic frame and back panel, contributing to a lightweight design.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 40(2300) |
5G Network Bands | Does not have support for 5G network |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 146.90 × 71.31 × 8.59 mm |
Weight | --- |
Build | Plastic |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.26 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~81.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12nm) - Not Confirmed |
CPU | Quad-core 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 - Not Confirmed |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 - Not confirmed |
RAM + ROM | 3 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 64 GB via microSD card |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 16 MP + 2 MP |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel |
Camera Features |
FaceID, Face Beautification |
Video Resolution | 720p |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 24 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 380 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.