TECNO mobile has released another device in the long last series which I believe is a direct response to Gionee M5 mini, this device is code-named Tecno L8. Tecno L8 has a 5050mAh Large Battery capacity that can last up to 3 days on constant usage compared to Gionee M5 mini with 4000mAh battery. Tecno mobile has substantial shares of Africa mobile industry while Gionee is trying to snatch some shares from the industry by releasing smartphones with huge battery. But I don’t think Tecno is ready to give up the leadership any moment soon, one of the reasons they released the Tecno L8 with a monstrous battery capacity.
In this write up I will be reviewing the features of Tecno L8 versus the Gionee M5 mini.
Software and performance
The Tecno L8 phone is the second device from Tecno Mobile to come out of the box with the new Tecno’s user interface; HiOS . The user interface runs on the android 5.1 lollipop which can be upgraded to the latest android operating system. To enjoy a seamless and smooth operation there is a 1 GB of Random Access Memory, a MediaTek quad core processor and 16 GB of internal memory with extension option to 64GB. The huge extension option is good for storing large files and documents. For the lovers of photography, there is 8MP of rear and 2MP front camera with flash. Gionee on the other hand uses an Amigo UI which many believe is laggy. Gionee M5 mini also runs on android 5.0 lollipop, has 2GB of RAM, 8GB ROM and the camera is 8MP rear and 5MP front. They both have the same processor and the only advantage the Gionee M5 mini has over the L8 is the 2GB RAM although Tecno has released the 2GB variant of the Tecno L8. .The internal memory of L8, battery, and screen size are better compared to the M5 mini
Tecno L8’s design is premium metal
Tecno L8 features a full body metallic design that looks really premium for a device at its price range. It has 5.5 inch HD screen with IPS display technology and according to Tecno Mobile it is very vivid for watching videos, reading books and playing games. Tecno has raised the bar higher by using an all metal design against the Gionee M5 mini which is made of plastic material. Tecno also introduced an ultra-power saving button on the Tecno L8. This enables owners of the L8 to quickly access the ultra-power saving mode when power is getting low and this will further extend the battery life. You will also discovered that the Gionee M5 mini is thicker and weightier than the Tecno L8 despite the fact that the L8 has a superior battery. It takes lot of attention to details to be able to achieve the L8’s design with that huge battery.
Huge 5050mAh battery
The major highlight of the Tecno L8 is the huge battery capacity that can last up to 3 days. The maximum standby time with dual SIM is 1010hrs while music lovers will be able to play continuous music for up to 200hrs before they can exhaust the L8 battery. Tecno L8 is suitable for people who need a device for constant calls, internets and business without access to regular supply of electricity. Like I said earlier the Gionee M5 mini has a 4000mAh battery the Tecno L8 knocks down the M5 mini in this regard.
My verdict
Tecno’s response to Gionee M5 mini is timely by releasing the Tecno L8. The design of the L8 is premium and better compared to the Gionee M5 mini but I still feel the Tecno L8 plus with 2GB of RAM is the perfect response to Gionee’s M5 mini
