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Tecno Spark Plus K9

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Coming as an entry-level smartphone, Tecno Spark Plus K9 is news worthy and surely a good contender in the low-end category of Android phones.

Tecno Spark Plus K9 didn’t come alone, it was accompanied by Tecno Spark K7 which has lower price tag and lower features compared to its senior counterpart in the new ‘Spark’ series of phone from Tecno. See Tecno Spark phones comparison.

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Both the Tecno Spark Plus K9 and Spark K7 are low-end devices with some reputable features and a quite attractive body design, though the design concept might have been drawn from the iPhone 7 device. Going by the Spark Plus K9’s spec sheet we have;

Key Specs of Tecno Spark Plus K9

  • OS: HiOS 2.0 Based on Android 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Screen Size : 6.0 Inches HD IPS screen
  • Screen Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
  • Processor Type: 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Internal Storage: 16 GB.
  • External Storage: microSD, up to 32 GB
  • Back / Rear Camera: 13MP camera & single LED Flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP with flash
  • Back-placed Fingerprint scanner
  • Battery: 3,400 mAh Non-Removable

Tecno Spark Plus K9 Features Overview

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The Tecno K9 uses a wide angle display size of 6.0 inches, it has a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels which is quite unimpressive for a smartphone of that screen size. Display output will be somewhat below par.

Under the hood is a 16 GB internal storage space and 2 GB RAM to to give you a lag-free phone usage. The RAM is supported by a Mediatek chipset and 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor. Note: the Tecno K7 has 1GB RAM and a 1.3 GHz processor.

The phones internal storage can be expanded to upto 32 GB with an SD card. Tecno Spark K9 comes running on  Tecno’s HiOS 2.0 which is customized based of Android 7.0 Nougat.

Tecno Spark Plus K9 uses a 13 megapixel primary camera with single LED flash, upfront is a 5 megapixel camera for selfies and video call purposes. The front camera also has a single LED flash to enhance image quality in darker conditions.

The device is parked with a 3,400 mAh of battery juice, though not among the best we’ve seen, the battery capacity on Tecno Spark Plus K9 is quite sufficient and will deliver good talk time and stand by time.

The Spark Plus K9 is dual SIM based but doesn’t supports 4G network option, a fingerprint scanner is well positioned at the back of the device, providing for a more secured and faster phone unlock system. It’s body design is quite attractive, the device is available in Scarlet Red, Champagne Gold, Anthracite Grey and Elegant Blue colors.

Tecno Spark Plus K9 price in Nigeria is expected to start some where around 40,000 Naira to 46,000 Naira (which is about 120 USD). Price may vary depending on your location.

Where buy Tecno Spark Plus K9

From JUMIA Nigeria – CLICK HERE

 JUMIA Kenya – CLICK HERE.

Othe Phones to consider

Speaking of other phones to consider, the Infinix Note Pro will be great alternative of the Tecno Spark Plus K9; it has a better display resolution, bigger RAM and battery. The Camon CX will be a great choice as well if you need a device with outstanding front and back cameras.

If you happen to be tight on budget, consider Itel S31, Infinix Smart, Gretel A9, and the Spark K7. They are all budget-friendly with nice features to compliment.

Detailed Specs of the Tecno Spark Plus K9 Below:

Network
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Network NO
SIM Dual SIM
Status Launched: August 2017
Body
Dimensions  162 x 82.6 x 7.9 Weight: about 115g
Keyboard Touchscreen
Colors Scarlet Red, Champagne Gold, Anthracite Grey and Elegant Blue
Cover Plastic
Display
Type  LCD HD IPS, multi-touch touchscreen with 16m colors
Size 6.0 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels, 254 pixels per inch
Memory And OS
Card slot MicroSD, up to 32GB
Internal 16GB
OS Android 7.0 Nougat With HiOS 2.0
Processors 1.3 GHz Quad-core Cortex CPU

MediaTek chipset and MaliT720 GPU

RAM 2GB
Audio
Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio port 3.5mm jack
Connectivity
2G GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps
3G Up to 21.2 mbps downlink; Up to 5.76 mbps uplink
4G NO
WIFI Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi direct
Bluetooth Version 4.2, A2DP
GPS A-GPS
NFC No
USB MicroUSB v2.0
Camera
Primary 13MP, up to 3264×2448-pixel pictures, HDR, autofocus, Geo-tagging, face detection, HDR camera with single LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Secondary 5MP Camera with LED flash
Battery
Capacity 3400 mAh Li-Po battery (non removable)
Stand-by  NA
Talk time  NA
Music play
Other Features
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Light and Fingerprint sensor
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser HTML5
Java No
Miscellaneous -MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
– FM Radio
– MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
– Document viewer/editor
– Preloaded applications
– Facebook, Opera Mini, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, etc.
Price
Price level About 36,000 naira – 40,000 naira  (120 USD)

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