TECNO, the global technology leader has unveiled its vision for a more connected, personalized and intelligent future. At this event held in Uganda, TECNO launched an AI-powered ecosystem consisting of a series of flagship smartphones, laptops, PCs, tablets, headphones, and gaming devices that are set to transform personal and work experiences.

At the heart of the intelligent ecosystem is a commitment to offer African consumers more connected and personalized work and life experiences. This means going beyond the smartphone to provide a complete range of consumer electronics.

The flagship smartphones PHANTOM V Fold2 5G and PHANTOM V Flip5G deliver an enhanced work-play experience with its foldable design and cutting-edge AI features, while the CAMON 30S and SPARK 30Series bring AI-enhanced photography and stylish designs for a wide range of users. For professionals, the MEGABOOK T16 Series laptops offer top-tier performance and AI tools to boost productivity. The ecosystem also includes the Pocket Go handheld gaming device, the innovative Dynamic 1 Robotic Dog, the MEGA MINI Gaming G1 water-cooled mini PC, the MEGAPAD 10 tablet, and Sonic 2 noise-canceling earbuds.

“When we saw AI had the potential to be a true leveling force which everyone should benefit from, we knew we had to make sure everyone got the chance to experience AI. Our approach is to deliver ‘Practical AI’, where new features integrate seamlessly into daily life to truly help consumers, improve their quality of life and make everyday tasks simpler”,said Timmy Shen. “The technology we unveiled today represents not just a product launch, but a promise to innovation and progress; to bring the future closer and eliminate the digital divide.”

The impressive product lineup showcases TECNO’s comprehensive innovation across hardware and software, with breakthroughs in areas such as productivity, creativity, connectivity, photography, performance, and design, delivering smarter, more connected experiences for users.

Innovation in productivity and creativity

TECNO’s new product range leverages AI to enhance productivity and creativity. The Ella AI Assistant, built on Google Gemini, offers text generation and creative tools. Other key AI features include Smart Q&A, AI Writing, AI Search, AI Artboard, and AI Video Production, all designed to streamline tasks and enrich everyday experiences.

Innovation in connectivity

TECNO products offer advanced connectivity features that ensure seamless communication and interaction. Looking specifically at the African market, where over a billion people speak more than a thousand languages, the Ella AI Assistant enables real-time call translation, breaking down language barriers. AI-enhanced tools such as and AI Translation provide smooth, integrated experiences, ensuring users stay connected and productive wherever they are.

Innovation in photography

TECNO sets new standards for mobile photography. The PHANTOM V Fold2 5G boasts a 5-lens camera system with ultra-clear low-light shooting and professional portrait features like Universal Tone for accurate skin tones. The CAMON 30S features a 50 MP Sony IMX890 OIS main camera with AI-enhanced landscape, night, and portrait photography, making every shot stand out.

Innovation in performance

TECNO devices deliver outstanding performance for both work and play. The PHANTOM V Fold2 5G features a 120Hz display, a 5750mAh battery, and 70W Ultra Charge technology for all-day use. The MEGABOOK T16 Series laptops are equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors, advanced cooling systems, and large batteries, ensuring peak performance in any setting.

Innovation in design

TECNO continues to push design boundaries with sleek, functional devices. The PHANTOM V Fold2 5G’s foldable design provides a premium feel and enhances usability, while the CAMON 30S stands out with its 6.78” AMOLED curved screen, offering a vibrant, immersive display experience.

This highly anticipated event will showcase a range of AI-driven products, including the flagship smartphone PHANTOM V Fold2 5G, the CAMON 30S, SPARK 30 Series, and the MEGABOOK T16 laptops, together with other cutting-edge devices.

Each of the anticipated devices is crafted to deliver exceptional performance, intuitive AI features, and sleek designs to potentially match the market demands.

At the heart of the launch is TECNO’s commitment to providing more connected, personalized experiences for African consumers. The ecosystem goes beyond smartphones, offering a complete suite of devices that leverage AI to enhance productivity, creativity, and connectivity. From real-time language translation to AI-powered photography, TECNO’s new offerings are designed to meet the unique needs of Africa’s diverse market.

EDITOR’s NOTE: Part of this story is from an official press release shared with the Tech Point Magazine team.

On the ITEL A60 specifications sheet, a dual rear camera setup reigns as one of the top design features pimped to the device. Likewise, the internal storage is improved to 32GB expandable to 128GB with 2GB of operational RAM.

The dual rear camera setup combines 8MP of quality for captured images. To the front, a lone selfie camera offers 2MP of image quality. As expanded on the specs sheet, Android 12 Go is the base supported operating system with a MediaTek Chipset as below.

ITEL A60 Specifications

ITEL A60 Price in Uganda

In Uganda, the device currently retails at a reserved price of UGX 260,000 and this is a much lower figure for a 4G-enabled smartphone. By range, telecom-backed devices like the Airtel 4G smartphone and MTN Kabode Supa available on the Ugandan market spike at slightly higher price tags.

The A60 is available in Itel branded stores and MTN Service centers across the country since Itel spiked a partnership with the Yello telco at the smartphone launch in Uganda. As per the specifications sheet, the Itel A60 is a great improvement in comparison to previous A releases.

Out of the box, the TECNO Spark 10 pro glows with a solid design, the dual rear camera setup can be mistaken for a quad array. Alongside the device, a single charging brick, USB Type C cable, a pair of headsets, rubber phone cover, and manual notes occupy the box compartments as below.

TECNO Spark 10 Pro Box Contents

• Single TECNO Spark 10 Pro Unit
• Charging Brick
• USB Type C cable
• Headsets
• Rubber phone cover
• Warranty Notes

TECNO Spark 10 Pro Impressions

By first impressions, you can easily rate the TECNO Spark 10 Pro as a high-end device. It features a wide display screen, elegant body finish, limited ports, a punch hole display notch, and limited input ports to the charging port, speakers, and headphone jack port.

The boxing style is yet again the normal TECNO standard, but inks a great purchase with the TECNO Spark 10 Pro in your hands. On power on, Android 13 tones play to a smooth app layout inking performance for every installed application.

Unlike the previous releases we’ve had a hands-on experience with, the TECNO Spark 10 Pro is a joy to use with its boxed edges. Moreover, the attached price tag of UGX 703,000/= is fair price tag for a 256GB Internal storage device that gets upscale performance with 8GB RAM. In short, the device is great, and hints on a good durability mark better than its predecessors.

Where to buy the TECNO Spark 10 Pro

You can buy the TECNO Spark 10 Pro from an authorized Tecno Mobile dealer shop, an Airtel service center, or online via shopping platforms like Jumia for a genuine copy of the device. At UGX 703,000 for the Pro version, you can be guaranteed of a durable device you can use for the next 2 years as long its Android version does not fade off.

By first impressions, the TECNO Spark 10 Pro dares an attractive design that’s improved from all previous releases like the Spark 9. A triple rear camera setup is very much visible inking a refreshed internals grade fortifying the Internal storage and runtime memory (RAM).

On the specifications sheet, Android 13 is the base supported operating system running HIOS 12.6 which doubles as the latest TECNO Mobile Firmware. Yet again, a water drop notch houses a single selfie camera on a 6.8 Inch display screen as listed on the specifications sheet below.

TECNO Spark 10 Pro Specifications

TECNO Spark 10 Price in Uganda

The TECNO Spark 10 Price in Uganda ranks at UGX 703,000 for the 256GB + 8GB version, 595,000/= for the 128GB + 8GB version, and the base version retails at 538,000/= as well as the Spark 10 C at 458,000/= as listed below.

All TECNO Spark 10 series models are available in all authorized dealer shops or MTN service centers with free data loaded on purchase. As per the specifications sheet, the TECNO Spark 10 Pro ranks as a must-purchase mid-range device in 2023 and we shall reveal what’s available in our impressions and unboxing articles.

Packing multiple improvements to its launch tag, the Itel A60 is an entry-level smartphone that offers extended features better than any other device in the same price range. Comparable devices including the MTN Kabode Supa and the Airtel 4G Smartphone don’t beat the new Itel A60 level making it a great device for low-end customers.

By standard, Itel Mobile confirmed at the launch that the A60 is the first 4G-powered smartphone in the A-series range. This means, 3G connectivity is no longer the limit, and faster internet speeds are the new target to allow customers use most available features on the device.

By specs, the Itel A60 sports a dual rear camera design with improved image quality as inked at the launch. Storage-wise, 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM is a standard that can deliver a smooth user experience when using the device. However, a big 5000mAh battery sums up the entry-level mark by delivering more uptime on the Itel A60 as revealed at the launch.

To sweeten the deal, upon buying the Itel A60, you get free MTN data in Uganda for the first 3 months. A total of 9GB is gifted to your device instantly as a token of thanks to utilize most features on the phone.

Currently, you can buy the Itel A60 at all MTN Service centers and over 230 dealer shops across Uganda. Also, you get the usual 12 + 1 Months after sales service warranty that lets you deliver your device to any Carlcare service center for free repairs or exchanges during the warranty period.

As a result of the partnership between Itel Mobile and MTN Uganda to launch the Itel A60, affordable and high-quality smartphones will be easily accessible in the near future as the age of AI and ChatGPT ignites a connected future.

Launched with the slogan “Glow As You Are”, the Spark 10 series are designed to empower users to express themselves and shine bright in every moment as noted during the launch. Using any of the smartphone in the series, users can capture every moment and share memories with the world by leveraging the device performance grades.

The TECNO Spark 10 is distinguished by its trendy design, advanced selfie capabilities, strong internals performance tailored for a youthful audience. It equips a 32MP ultra-clear glowing selfie front camera and a a 50MP rear camera with dual flash for capturing moments even in low light situations.

Shipping the latest TECNO custom firmware, HiOS 13, and Android 13, the TECNO Spark 10 series offer 2023 standards every midrange user would want to adopt to. Available in the series, the TECNO Spark 10 Pro leads the pack with extended features and functionality, but at a slightly higher price tag that the rest of the series as below.

While speaking at the launch, Mr. Timmy Shen, the TECNO brand manager remarked that:

“We are thrilled to bring The Spark 10 device to our Ugandan customers, a market that is always on the lookout for affordable yet high-quality smartphones. The Spark 10 series offers a premium smartphone experience at an affordable price point, and we are confident that it will be well received by our customers in Uganda.”

To favor already existing TECNO Smartphone users, the SWAP MY TECNO program has also been launched to allow customers with old TECNO Smartphones to get new SPARK 10 Series smartphone by visiting a Carlcare service center.

To spice up each purchase from the TECNO Spark 10 series, you will receive Free 3GB Airtel internet data every month for three months after buying the device. The offer aims at providing first time customers with access to amazing internet speeds offered by Airtel, and also, use all the features that the Spark 10 has to offer.

At the moment, the TECNO Spark 10 series are priced from as low as UGX 458,000 for the Spark 10 C, by performance, we shall discover what the new series have to offer, and how they match up to the Spark series glory in our Review articles if we receive a device from TECNO Mobile Uganda.