Mthumbie: Ex Big Brother Naija ShineYaEyes Season 6 housemates today, paid a courtesy visit to Africa's leading smartphone brand TECNO office in Lagos.
The housemates which includes this season winner Whitemoney, Liquorose, Pere, Cross, Angel, Emmanuel, Princess, Tega, Saskay, Boma, Kayvee, Sega, Yerin, Yousef, JMK and others.
The housemates were received by the brand Public Relations Manager Mr Vincent Chukwudi Uzoegbu who presented winners with rewards from the TECNO BBNaija games and a brand new Camon 18 device for the housemates.
Whitemoney and Liquorose were also presented with a cash prize of 400,000 for emerging Phantom Stars.
I thought this brand would be different but it seems they are way worst than I thought.
Xiaomi is a high-end budget smartphone producer with popular phone brands to its credit. However, there have been controversies of data theft and accusations of Xiaomi spying on users’ activities.
Cybersecurity researchers Garbi Cirlig and Andrew Tierney have reported several data breaches associated with the Redmi Note 8 and the Mi Browser with the browser collecting users’ data while browsing in Incognito mode.
Although Xiaomi denied allegations of it collecting users data and spying on their browsing activities, it mentioned that data are collected with users’ consent, and such data are collected as anonymous data and used for internal analysis, and no Personally Identifiable Information is linked to collected data.
If you’re a Xiaomi phone user, here are ways you can protect your data and privacy on Xiaomi and Mi browsers.
Data collection is turned on by default for most default apps on the Xiaomi smartphone brand. Hence, to prevent Xiaomi from collecting your data, you have to turn off default data collection for each of the pre-installed apps on your Xiaomi smartphone. That way, you can prevent Xiaomi spying activities.
How To Stop Mi Browser From Collecting Data Even In Incognito Mode
1. Launch the Xiaomi Mi Browser app on your phone 2. Tap on the hamburger menu icon at the top-right of your screen 3. Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon in the menu options 4. Search for ‘Advanced’ in the ‘Settings’ menu
In the Advanced’ menu, tap on ‘Privacy & Security.’
Toggle off the ‘Personalized services’ button to prevent Mi browser from collecting and sending your data to Xiaomi’s server. If you do not trust the Mi browser not to collect your data remotely, you can disable Mi Browser in the app settings.
How To Disable Xiaomi’s MIUI From Collecting Your Data Xiaomi’s MIUI (Mi User Interface) collects your data to serve you with personalized ads. You can prevent MIUI from collecting your data by revoking MIUI’s data collection privileges by taking the following steps.
1. Launch the Settings app on your Xiaomi phone 2. Scroll through and tap on ‘Additional Settings’ 3. In the ‘Additional Settings’ page, tap on ‘Authorization & revocation 4. Toggle off the MSA (MIUI System Ads) button. 5. Follow the prompt and wait for 10 seconds, after which you can now tap on ‘Revoke.’ 6. If you get a ‘Couldn’t Revoke Authorization’ message, make sure your data is turned on and retry again.
To disable ad services and data usage collection,
1. Go back to step iii, in the ‘Additional Settings’ page, tap on ‘Privacy.’ 2. In the ‘Privacy menu,’ toggle off the ‘User Experience Program’ and ‘Send diagnostic data automatically’ to prevent Xiaomi from sending your data remotely to its server. 3. Also, tap on the ‘Ad Services’ in the ‘Additional Settings’ and ‘Disable’ ‘Personalized Ad Recommendations’ to prevent Xiaomi from collecting your data to serve you with ads.
How To Disable Mi Security From Sending Data Usage Report
1. Launch the Mi Security app on your phone 2. Tap the Mi Security ‘Settings’ app (a gear-shaped icon at the top-right of your screen 3. In the Security Settings menu, disable ‘Receive Recommendations’ 4. Head back to the main Security Settings menu and tap on ‘Data Usage.’ 5. Toggle off the ‘Report data usage info button.’
To improve your privacy and data security, you should disable or turn off data collections and recommendations for the following apps.
1.Cleaner 2.File manager 3.Lockscreen Ads 4.Mi downloads 5.Music and Video players 6.Home screen ads in MIUI 7.Disable spammy notifications from apps by long-pressing and toggling off the app notification.
Mthumbie: Hello Nairalanders Get amazing gift prizes when you purchase any of the TECNO POP series and Spark 7 P device (32GB+2GB) variant in the TECNO SUMMER SALES Promo.
You also get an instant 1L bottle of POWER oil for the POP series and milk powder when you buy the TECNO SPARK 7P device.
TO PARTICIPATE 1. Walk into any of our accredited retail stores nationwide.(Find below), make a purchase of POP Series or SPARK 7P (32GB+2GB) and you could get an instant prize.
3. Customers who purchase POP series gets groundnut oil, while customers who purchase SPARK 7 (2GB + 32GB) gets a Milk Powder. You could also randomly get Instant scratch card of N10,000, N5,000 or N3,000 when you purchase any of the models from ONLY selected stores
The promo runs between August 10th - 10th September 2021.
Kunja2: It's been a jolly good ride in this year's edition of BBNaija for the housemates and they sure can attest to this. From enjoying the good food in the house, to having great fun at the Saturday night parties, to taking awesome and crisp pictures with the TECNO Phantom X(a sponsor of the reality show) to capture moments in the house. It's been an awesome time in the house and the housemates are enjoying every bit of it.
If you aren't watching this reality Tv show then you're missing out on lots of fun happening.
With decent price but I will still prefer the camon 17 over the Redmi 9T, cos of internal space and camera quality for my business.
atheistandproud: Before us today, we have two very decent midrange phones competing for our attention. They are the Redmi 9T vs Tecno Camon 17.
The midrange portion of the smartphone market is where most buyers look to when seeking for decent phones at affordable prices. Both phones are sold at around the same price.
The Redmi 9T and the Tecno Camon 17 both promise a lot of bang for the asking price. This has led a lot of people to wonder which phone is the better option.
If you are looking to buy a new phone and are torn between both options, do read on.
Redmi 9T vs Tecno Camon 17
Build
Both phones are built with plastic. They both have plastic frames and plastic backs. There is no glass here. The Tecno Camon 17 is slightly heavier at 198g when compared to the Redmi 9T which weighs 197g.
SoC
The Redmi 9T has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC. It is an octa core SoC with 2 ARM Cortex A73 (2GHz) and 6 ARM Cortex A55 (1.8GHz) CPU cores. The GPU on board is an Adreno 610. The SoC has a transistor size of 11nm.
The Tecno Camon 17 runs with a MediaTek Helio G85. This is an octa core SoC with 2 ARM Cortex A75 (2GHz) and 6 ARM Cortex A55 (1.8GHz) CPU cores. The GPU on board is a Mali G52. The transistors on this SoC are 12nm in size.
Software
The Redmi 9T ships with MIUI 12 running on Android 10. The Redmi 9T is upgradeable to Android 11 and would get up to two years of software updates.
The Tecno Camon 17 ships with HiOS 7.6 on top of Android 11. It is the more modern phone but Tecno’s track record with software support is below par.
Performance
In terms of how the phone would perform with apps, speed and carrying out tasks, the Tecno Camon 17 would outperform the Redmi 9T but would consume more battery as well. The Tecno Camon 17 has an Antutu benchmark version 8 score of 203,000 compared to the 175488 scored by the Redmi 9T.
That being said, the Redmi 9T would handle games and other graphical applications better. Why is that? Well the Redmi 9T has the better GPU and since it uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, games and apps (like GCam) are optimized for it.
Memory
The Redmi 9T uses the newer and faster UFS 2.1 while the Tecno Camon 17 uses the older and slower eMMC 5.1. The difference in speed can be seen transferring files across folders or copying to/from a laptop.
Both phones offer that same storage options of 4/64GB and 6/128GB, but the Redmi 9T has the extra option of 4/128GB.
Camera
This is one area on phones that is very important to a lot of people, the cameras. Lots of people rely on their smartphone camera not just for photo and video, but for work, meetings and other activities.
The Redmi 9T has a quad (4) camera set-up. The first is the main camera (wide) which is a 48MP Samsung GM1 sensor. The second one is an 8MP Omnivision Ultrawide camera. The third is a 2MP Macro camera and the fourth is a 2MP depth sensor.
The Tecno on the other hand only has triple (3) camera set-up. The first is a 48MP (wide) camera. The second is a 2MP depth sensor and the third one is either a black and white or a QVGA sensor or purely just for aesthetic. All of the cameras on the Tecno are generic (the maker is unknown).
The Redmi 9T has the better cameras hands down. The Samsung GM1 sensor is tried, tested and very capable of delivering excellent shots.
Both phones record video of Full High Definition (FHD) or 1080p @ 30 frames per second (fps).
At the front, the Redmi 9T has an 8MP selfie, while the Tecno Camon 17 has a 16MP selfie. The Tecno Camon 17 has the better selfie camera and would produce better photos. Both phones record selfie video of 1080p @ 30fps.
Display
Both devices use an IPS LCD display. The Tecno Camon 17 has the larger 6.8” screen with a resolution of 720p (HD+) and a pixel density of 266 ppi. The Camon 17 also has a 90Hz refresh rate with brightness rating of 450 nits.
The Redmi 9T has the smaller 6.5” screen with a resolution of 1080p (FHD+) and a pixel density of 395 ppi. The Redmi 9T has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, 450 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 for screen protection.
The Redmi 9T has the better display options overall. The only area it falls short is the slower refresh rate which it posseses.
Battery
The Tecno Camon 17 has a Li-polymer 5,000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charge.
The Redmi 9T also has a Li-polymer battery but it is bigger at 6,000mAh. It supports 18W fast charge as well. The Redmi 9T takes this one.
Sensors Both phones have finger print sensors for security. They also both have GPS, proximity sensors, accelerometers and a compass. They both do not have gyroscopes. That is where the similarities end.
The Redmi 9T has an infrared blaster and NFC. Both of which the Camon 17 lacks.
Connectivity The Redmi 9T has network bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 and 41 for 4G LTE. Due to the modem on its SoC, it has upload speeds of 102Mbps and download speeds of 603Mbps.
The Camon 17 only has 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 and 41. It has 75Mbps upload speeds and 301Mbps download speeds.
Both phones have dual 4G nano SIM slots and support Bluetooth 5 as well as Wifi 5.
Prices The Tecno Camon 17 (4/128GB) sells for ₦76,000 on Pointek while the Redmi 9T (4/128GB) sells for ₦76,800 on Xiaomi’s official Jumia store.
Verdict Performance: Tecno Camon 17
Memory: Redmi 9T
Camera: Redmi 9T
Display: Redmi 9T
Battery: Redmi 9T
Sensors: Redmi 9T
Connectivity: Redmi 9T
Final say Both phones are very decent for the price. If you are looking for pure processor performance whilst ignoring other things, then you should go with the Tecno Camon 17. If you want the whole package and can ignore a slight performance dip, then the Redmi 9T will give you everything you want at this price point.
My colleague was doubting it any tecno phone has octa-core Helio G35 SoC....
Now I have it to prove
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ClixMaster: Tecno has officially launched its new smartphone in the Spark series dubbed as the Tecno Spark 7T in India today. The company had teased the launch of this device in India earlier, and the smartphone’s specifications were even detailed by Amazon prior to the launch. Speaking about the specifications of this newly announced smartphone by Tecno, it sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with pixel HD+ resolution.
Under the hood, the Spark 7T is powered by an octa-core Helio G35 SoC. The device packs 4GB RAM, 64GB onboard storage, and features a 48MP rear-facing camera. Let’s check out ahead the detailed specifications, pricing and availability details of the Tecno Spark 7T:
Tecno Spark 7T Specifications, Features The Tecno Spark 7T comes with a water-drop notch display. The phone sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that has 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 480 nits brightness, and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The Spark 7T under the hood is powered by an octa-core 2.3GHz Helio P35 chipset. The SoC is aided with PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The smartphone packs 4GB and 64GB of internal storage. It also has microSD card support, allowing the storage expansion up to 256GB. At the rear side, the phone features a fingerprint sensor. As for the software, the device runs Android 11 out of the box with HiOS 7.6 UI.
The optics department of the Spark 7T is handled by a dual-camera setup. The phone features a 48MP primary main camera and a secondary AI lens. For selfies and video-calling purpose, the phone is equipped with an 8MP camera unit that has an f/2.0 aperture. The front-facing camera is accompanied by a dual flash. The Spark 7T packs a 6000mAh battery that has just 10w charging support. As for the connectivity purpose, the device has dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and FM Radio.
The film mode is something I see myself using regularly as I am able to create stunning videos with beautiful animations with a great turnaround without lifting a finger.
To keep reaching the unreaching places in Africa and Universe.
Yinkus009: TECNO today announced the renewal of its partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to support UNHCR’s global program in primary education, Educate A Child (EAC). The partnership aims to support the improvement of refugee children’s education in Africa, ensuring refugee children’s right to education and ultimately contribute to equal access to education for all.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the learning conditions of refugee children, causing school closures in Africa over the school year. By contributing financially to the EAC program, TECNO’s support has benefited children in Kenya’s Dadaab camp by providing them with textbooks and school kits. In addition, TECNO donated tablets to support continued learning of refugee children during school closure, as well as 50,000 medical face masks for UNHCR Kenya to support its COVID-19 response.
In 2021, TECNO and UNHCR will continue the partnership to benefit a total of 10,670 refugee children in Uganda and Kenya. TECNO’s financial contribution to the EAC program will contribute to the holistic intervention in these locations including improvement of school infrastructure, material assistance to students, training for teachers, and support for refugee students with special needs.
Uganda and Kenya are amongst the world’s top host countries for refugees. Uganda is the largest one in Africa. Over half of the refugees in the two countries are below 18 years old (58% in Uganda and 53% in Kenya). While some refugees may have the access to study in public educational institutions, the shortage of learning resources has put many refugee children at risk of dropping out of school. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, continuous commitment from TECNO is important to support a safe school reopening and better access for refugee children to continue their primary education, laying the foundation for them to pursue higher education in the future.
Vivian Tan, UNHCR Representative ad interim in China, expressed appreciation for the continued support from TECNO. “UNHCR welcomes this renewed partnership,” she said. “COVID-19 has interrupted learning in many countries, and refugee children are no exception. Support from our private sector partners like TECNO is critical for UNHCR to continue and strengthen our efforts to support refugee learners and students to continue their education in this difficult time, and in the post-COVID time. The Chinese private sector can play an important role in addressing the gaps in refugee education globally, including providing financial contribution, technology and innovative solutions. We hope more Chinese private sector actors will be inspired by the partnership between TECNO and UNHCR.”
Stephen Ha, General Manager of TECNO said, “With the renewed partnership with UNHCR, we hope to continue our support in improving the learning conditions of refugee children. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, TECNO is committed to giving back to the community where we are present. In the post-COVID time, we will amplify our efforts, especially using digital solutions to increase educational opportunity and enhance education quality for children in Africa so that they could receive better education and be better connected with the world.”
Inclusive and equitable quality education is Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and is also a long-term goal for UNHCR. Since 2020, UNHCR has been working with different partners to implement the EAC program that aims to provide 365,000 out-of-school children with primary education in 14 operations by 2022. Out of the 14 countries, Kenya and Uganda are two key operations. Despite the huge impact of COVID-19, UNHCR remains committed to advancing inclusive and equitable quality education for refugee children.
By the end of 2020, an estimated 4.2 million children and youth of concern to UNHCR have been affected by the pandemic globally. Once out of school, many refugee children will never return. UNHCR has been making efforts to create more equitable and inclusive educational access for displaced and refugee children so that they could all return to school. UNHCR and TECNO will deepen their partnership, through which they hope to engage more with corporate employees, partners and the wider public audience to strengthen understanding and support for education in Africa.
ScamHunter: Hi guys, I got confused when I went to buy a phone that has good camera. The attendants representing Vivo (I think that's the name) and Oppo just tried outdoing one another to convince me, so I decided to make some consultations. The main purpose of the phone is to help me record some videos for my project. What's your suggestion for the best camera phone at that budget?
These are 2 of the top midrange smartphones to buy in 2021 under $250. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is priced at N124,000 or $248 while the TECNO Camon 17 Pro is priced at N125,000 or $250. The Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED Display that has a 120Hz refresh rate, while the TECNO Camon 17 Pro comes with a 6.8 inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. For the Build quality, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is better compared to the TECNO Camon 17 Pro has it has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection at the front and rear while the TECNO Camon 17 Pro has a plastic rear and no protection at the front. For the processor, the TECNO Camon 17 Pro comes with the Mediatek Helio G95 Processor, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 732G processor. For the cameras, the front and rear cameras on the Redmi Note 10 take better pictures than the TECNO Camon 17 Pro. The battery life on both the TECNO Camon 17 Pro and RN10P is impressive.
Redmi Note 10 Pro definitely offers more value for your money than the TECNO Camon 17 Pro in nearly every aspect, which begs the question, "Why should anyone pick up the Camon 17 Pro?" Be sure to get to our conclusion before you decide which to buy between them.
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I will go for tecno camon 17 pro because of internal memory and camera
Africa’s overall mobile phone market had a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 14.0 percent in the first quarter to 53.3 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). Its report says the region’s smartphone market grew 16.8 percent in Q1 to 23.4 million units, with the feature phone market up 11.9 percent to 29.9 million units.
Major African smartphone markets performed well with the exception of South Africa, where the main vendors faced supply shortages and an economic environment that hit demand.
Egypt had one of the highest growth rates in the region in Q1 thanks to strong local demand, the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, and major vendors like Samsung and Oppo increasing their shipments to the country.
Nigeria also had a strong YoY growth rate with the release of pent-up demand and increasing shipments of Transsion and Samsung devices to the market.
Transsion brands (Tecno, Infinix, and Itel) continued to lead Africa’s smartphone space in Q1, with a combined unit share of 44.3 percent, followed by Samsung and Oppo with respective shares of 22.9 percent and 8.3 percent.
Transsion brands also dominate the feature phone market, with a combined unit share of 78.7 percent, followed by Nokia and Stylo with respective shares of 8.1 percent and 1.7 percent. The ultra-low price band (below USD 100) accounted for 42.0 percent of the market’s shipments in Q1 2021, down from 49.6 percent in Q1 2020.
The low-end price band (USD 100 to USD 200) saw its share increase from 35.2 percent to 43.3 percent over the same period. The increased specifications and attributes in smartphones are driving prices upwards, as shown by the growth of the low-end price band, IDC said.
Main vendors such as Transsion, Samsung, Oppo and Xiaomi all launched new feature-rich models in this price band. These models were well received by channels and customers alike.
Looking ahead, IDC expects Africa’s smartphone market to grow 5.6 percent YoY in unit terms for 2021 as a whole
This is very convincing as extra miles was taken even after the first unboxing.
Now I can recommend and believe on this phone.
ahiadzro: It’s almost 2 months after the launch of the SPARK 7P. The budget-friendly device we all desired and praised for its build quality and outstanding features.
After more than a month of usage, this is what is called a long-term review. (I would discuss and give my honest opinion about its build quality and performance)
For a recap of both my unboxing and first impressions, kindly click on any of the links below!
Design and Build The smartphone is undeniably sleek and attractive; borrowing its design from its best-selling predecessor the SPARK 4, although major upgrades can be noticed.
The front has a dewdrop IPS display, which gives the phone a nostalgic feeling relating to its predecessor. The back is designed with a textured polycarbonate finish and a polished frame which gives the phone a firm grip and is very forgiving when it comes to fingerprints. It also houses the volume rocker and power button on the right frame, with the SIM/MicroSD slot on the left. These buttons are easier to reach and provide a satisfying click when tapped .... https://spot.tecno.com/gh/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=146493
The TECNO Spark 7p is one of the 2021 smartphones released by TECNO in their newest Spark 7 series. It's got an upgraded processor in the MediaTekHelio G70, compared to the A25 of the Spark 7 and up to 128GB of storage to boot, only maxed out at 4GB of RAM. It's the first 90Hz smartphone in the Spark series and that tall display also has its uniqueness. What does the TECNO Spark 7p have to offer? Here are some specs:
* Back Camera: 16MP Main Camera + 2 Additional Cameras for Depth Sensing & Night shots * Front Camera: 8MP Main Camera * 6.82 inch FHD (90Hz) IPS LCD DIsplay * 2460 x 720p Resolution
What's the battery capacity of this phone cos am seeing 6000 and his 5000mAh?
Abiodunspectre: Africa's biggest Smartphone manufacturer TECNO Mobile has officially announced the release of it SPARK 7 series today on their social media platforms. The Spark 7 is the successor of the Spark 5 that was released last year. The device comes with a large storage and an impressive 6.8" Massive Display with a 90hz screen refresh rate for better visual experience.
The Spark 7 flaunts a high performing Helio G70 processor and a premium glossy design that is light weight.The device maintain the same 5000mah battery capacity as it predecessor.
It also sport a dual stereo speakers for your listening pleasure. It is powered by HIOS 7.1 based on the lastest Android 11. The device will be available in 60/4GB and 128GB / 4GB variants. Also an Android Go Version.
Fashion / Re: Photos From TECNO Lagos Fashion Week 2021 by devbojj: 11:40am On Oct 30, 2021 