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SpecificationsTecno Spark 8C
Announced 31 January 2022 · Checked 28 October 2026
The Tecno Spark 8C was announced in January 2022. It has a 6.6-inch 90 Hz IPS LCD display, a 5000 mAh battery and a 13 MP main camera. Our cross-check of independent sources also points to the Unisoc T606 chipset; the maker has not confirmed this yet. It runs Android 11 at launch. Model codes: KG5j, KG5k, KG5ks, KG5n, KG5q.
- Display
- 6.6″ LCD90 Hz
- Chipset
- Unisoc T60612 nm
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Main camera
- 13 MP
- Memory
- 2 GB · 64 GB
- Size
- 9 mm thick164.6 × 76 × 9 mm
Model code
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayOfficial
6.6″
IPS LCD · 90 Hz · 720 × 1612
ChipsetPublic info
Unisoc T606
Android 11 at launch
BatteryOfficial
5000 mAh
CameraOfficial
13 MP main
8 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 31 January 2022 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.6 inches | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 90 Hz Refresh Rate | Official |
| Resolution | 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS | Official |
| RAM | 2 GB | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64 GB | Official |
| Card slot | microSDXC | Official |
| Cameras | 13 MP AI-Enhanced Dual Camera | Official |
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| Camera | 8 MP Portrait Camera with Beauty 3.0 | Official |
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | Official |
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| Wired charging | Not published | |
| Wireless charging | Not published |
| Network | 4G / 3G / 2G | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | NFC | Official |
| NFC | Yes | Official |
| Ports | microUSB 2.0, OTG | Public info |
| Height | 164.6 mm | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 76 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 9 mm | Public info |
| Weight | Not published | |
| Protection | Not published | |
| Colours | Turquoise / Magnet Black / Iris Purple / Diamond Gray | Public info |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity | Public info |
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| Speakers | Yes | Public info |
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| Codes | KG5j, KG5k, KG5ks, KG5n, KG5q | Public info |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG5j | 2 GB + 64 GB | SPARK 8C, TECNO SPARK 8C | KG5j firmware ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| KG5k | 2 GB + 64 GB | SPARK 8C, TECNO SPARK 8C | KG5k firmware ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| KG5ks | 2 GB + 64 GB | SPARK 8C, TECNO SPARK 8C | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| KG5n | 2 GB + 64 GB | SPARK 8C, TECNO SPARK 8C | KG5n firmware ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| KG5q | 2 GB + 64 GB | SPARK 8C, TECNO SPARK 8C | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB + 64 GB | 2 GB | 64 GB | Official |
| 3 GB + 64 GB | 3 GB | 64 GB | Public info |
| 4 GB + 64 GB | 4 GB | 64 GB | Public info |
Software support
| Software at launch | Android 11 |
|---|---|
| Update promise | Not published by the maker |
| Firmware | Firmware for KG5j ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the Tecno Spark 8C support eSIM?
No.
Does the Tecno Spark 8C support 5G?
No, it is a 4G phone.
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: SPARK 8C; TECNO SPARK 8C (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 October 2026
- Verified against: Tecno official specification page (Web Archive copy) (opens in a new tab) · checked 1 October 2024
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 October 2026
- 2026-10-12 · Page created from the sources listed above.
- 2026-10-15 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-17 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-17 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-28 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.