Here are the official specs of TECNO’s second coming in the Boom range of smartphones, the TECNO Boom J8. It is the upgrade to the Boom J7.
The Boom series devices are targeted at music-loving youngsters. TECNO J8 has a 5.5 inches screen, and runs Android 5 Lollipop. There is a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor and 2GB of RAM to run things.
The 13 megapixel rear camera is respectable and it has a 5 megapixels front-facing camera backing it up for selfies.
The TECNO J8 has a 3,000 mAh battery with fast charge, so you can stay juiced up conveniently. Have a look at the full TECNO Boom J8 Specifications in the table below.
TECNO Boom J8 Specs and Features
Wireless Network and Software
- 2G: GSM 900 / 1800
- 3G: HSDPA 900 / 2100
- 4G: FDD-LTE 3(1800) / 7(2600) / 20(800)
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro SIM, dual standby)
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop with HiOS UI
Design and Appearance
- Dimensions: 153.3 x 76.84 x 7.35 mm
- Weight: TBD
- Display: 5.5-inch, 720 x 1280 pixels (320 PPI), IPS Capacitive touchscreen
- Build: Plastic with metal trimmings
- Colours: Super White. Space Grey. Champagne Gold
Internal Hardware Specs
- Processor Type: 64-bit Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
- Processor Name: Mediatek MT6753
- Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
- RAM: 2 GB
- Internal Storage: 16 GB
- External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
Photography and Video Recording
- Rear: 13 MP, 4864 x 2736 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
- Video recording: Yes
- Front-facing: 5 MP with flash
Multimedia Playback
- Music Support: AAC, AMR, MP2, MP3, M4A, MKA,
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio: Max Audio + Boom Headphones
- Video Support: MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth: v4.0
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
- GPS: Yes
- USB: microUSB v2.0
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Miscellaneous: Charming Breathing Light
- Charging: Fast Charge – 15 min for 8 hours of phone calls
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh
- Power Management: Ultra lower power mode
- Launch Date: March, 2016
- Availability: March 2016
- Phone Price: N42,000
- Where To Buy TECNO J8: You can buy the TECNO Boom J8 in retail and online stores in Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Zambia and Kenya, among others
Other TECNO Boom J8 Resources
- TECNO J8 review
- Music Showdown: Boom J8 versus Infinix Zero 3
- J8 with HiOS in photos
- Phantom 5 versus Boom J8
- J8 unable to send music via Bluetooth & WhatsApp
- Performance Comparison: TECHNO J8 vs Alcatel Idol 3 vs Huawei GR3
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The design is lovely, but checking out the spec with that price, I think its a setback!!
The price is not really bad when compared to other smartphones of the same specs
How is it a set back?
The is on the high side now . I am thinking it should be around 30k
When is this device launching? The specs are decent
I hear it will be launching this week
The price is just the flop, its a pretty cool fone
Where can I get this tecno J8 in Benin and what is the cost price of it
Here is my number:07051042770
If available please let me know by reaching me with my mobile number
Thanks.
#GraceLife
Am proud of tecno the spec is cool good job. Am using c8 and is very nice i can see have much experience in smart phones for now. But i want to buy j8 in Ghana how will be the price please tell tell me now so that i prepare my self.
I am more than proud of them
I guess you must me appreciating the camera quality.
hope its around 10k.cant wait to hold it
HanHan
How would it be 10k?
It is 40k jooor
10K.. Like seriously? Be serious for once
The only difference this phone has from C8 is the RAM size and 4G, the rest are similar, what’s the price in Kenyan shillings..??
i just cant wait to have this phone
the phone is smart as it appears …..whats is its kenyan price …..i need one
what is the price of this fine in Ghana. Wanna get 1
is it available in kenya?
How can i get the phone in kaduna?
what’s the price of tecno boom j8 in Ghana
Please people dont buy these tecno crap at least you can buy asus zenfon 2 or u can atleast save money to buy a nexus phone. These cheap mediateck crap u will never receive os update and u will stack with what u have forever for example they failed even to update tecno c8 to mashamallow
Yeah u know. Something tells me to buy this phone, something also tells me not to. But i took a whole night reviewing a lot of android phones. And to tell u the true fact, the Nexus 5, 5x, and 6 are indeed the best Android phones from Google. And if u are someone who always wants updates on Android versions. Den i think u should go in for a Google Nexus phone. Honestly though Tecno phones are not Bad but u will just get stacked at one operating system.
I don’t really think you are correct cos I am a long time Tecno user and I am still sticking with the brand.
A must have device……
Nice phone, am getting mine
Hot fish, must have one!
am disappointed with my tecno C8 camera, my camera is poor now.
Check if probably something is covering the lens
Mine was like that sometimes ago.. Something must be blurring the lens
Bring it on we are waiting in Kenya. The specs are luring
The specification is awesome
Tecno phones are much more encouraging now.
Pls what is d different btw j 8 and c8,because am using c8 and it happen I like dis j8 than c8,also what is d amount in d market am from Nigeria, lovely phone.
Will it be upgradable to other android versions like Huawei, Samsung, Sony, LG?
here we go another guy that doesn’t know what his talking about,the chipset of a phone has nothing to do with the frequency of updates it receives, that depends on the phone company whether to realease an update or not but it also depends on where you live,for the record you are better off not updating your device you risk the chances of bricking it.
Thanks for the info… I hope they all listen.
the specs are perfect . let me have 1
Sure they are… You having one depends on your location.. Its just N41,000
I wonder if Techo Boom J8 would not give the same troubles as Camon C8. Techno Camon C8 came out with nice features but really sucks when making calls. Incoming calls usually terminate ongoing calls even when call waiting is activated. Developers, please try and rectify this problem.
This is a really wonderful phone. I bought yesterday and I am enjoying very much. Techno keep it up
Wow… What a great testimony… Kindly spread the word.. however, it is TECNO and not Techno….
I can wait to have it I was having c8 but i need j8 let me hope will not drop call like c8
How do you mean by that Jeff? How did the C8 drop call?
Can it be upgraded to marshmallow(android 6.0)?
We don’t know for now. If anything happens, we’ll let you know
Tecno Boom J8 is just an amazing phone.I have had a myriad of phones in the past from Sony,Nokia,HTC,Motorolla, Samsung and non compares to J8.
The battery retains power for long hours compared to no other phone.It is equally sleek.
Good work Tecno for challenging the big boys and coming up with the the real android phone.
Yeah I quite agree with you.. The new HiOS they introduced also added to it.
i have one, but please try to improve internet services, and how it looks, or provide different themes
Really? Please expatiate more.
please what is d Ming of d
ay hios
HIOS is the customized Android version found on TECNO devices
Nice mobile phone i must get it
There are always complains with upgraded phones eg. Drains battery faster, lagged or slow, poor internet connection and many more. So why should we? What’s the need?
Guys,i’m kind of confuse here,actually i intended to buy infinix note 2,but changed my mind cuz i felt tecno was more advance than infinix. So i checked online and i got the boom J8, i compared its features to that of infinix and decided to get the J8.
But with all this complain and dropping of calls,i don’t know if I should go ahead and buy the tecno. Guys help me out.
It is so true I am using tech c8 at this moment it is so good in everything I like the camera more than anything I think that’s even the reason I still have it. But yes THIS PHONE DROPS CALLS IT’S SO ANNOYING TO HAVE YOUR CALLS CUT BEFORE YOU FINISH YO CONVERSATION WITH THE OTHER PERSON. Sometimes it also switches off on its own or returns to the original wall paper and ring tone without my permission. It doesn’t keep those settings I made for long. Please do confirm on these issues if they r true
Hello,
I bought a phone ” techo boom J8 ” yesterday. the only problem I have is that the touch screen does not react quickly when I handle it. Sensitivity to touch is low. What to do please?
SENSITIVITY TO TOUCH IS VERY POOR. I FAIL EVEN TO WRITE SMS SOMETIMES
HOW CAN WE SOLVE THIS I REALLY REGRET TO BUY THIS KIND OF GADGET .
I WISH THEY HAVE AN UPDATE WHICH CAN SOLVE THIS.
THE SITUATION IS VERY BAD WITH THIS PHONE
THE TOUCH IS VERY BAD,
I WOULD ADVICE TECNO TO CORRECT THE SITUATION ASAP. IT WILL KILL THE MARKET
I purchase a Tecno Boom phone in Africa it worked well there but upon return to the United States it does not work. I have made contact with the tech people but to date have had nothing but a canned call one of two phone numbers and DO NOT WORK! I have asked for email tech support and again canned call one of two numbers. I’ve played this game for more than a week and have sent multi-pal emails with a complete LACK OF ANY REMOTE HELP I can only conclude the company cares little about the Customer after the sale. BAD BAD BAD way to do bysiness
Rick Bauman
I purchase a Tecno Boom phone in
Africa it worked well there but upon
return to the United States it does not
work. I have made contact with the
tech people but to date have had
nothing but a canned call one of two
phone numbers and DO NOT WORK! I
have asked for email tech support and
again canned call one of two numbers.
I’ve played this game for more than a
week and have sent multi-pal emails
with a complete LACK OF ANY
REMOTE HELP I can only conclude
the company cares little about the
Customer after the sale. BAD BAD
BAD way to do bysiness
crying. bad things in Africa. which can not work over the whole world? ?
Hi Rick,
US mobile networks use GSM frequencies different from what the Boom J8 supports. Please read this: Why your unlocked phone will not work all over the world to get a clear picture.
Is it true the boom j8 cannot send music files via Bluetooth nd whatsapp?
Elvis,
We did an article on that. Click HERE.
More grease to your elbow for this review… Do you this it will be possible to root Tecno boom j8 without causing damage to it
What I really love about this phone is that despite being dedicated to music lovers, it hold its ground when you talk of powerful smart phones.
The phone worked well in Nigeria, but had limited use while I was in Cairo. Now in the US, the phone DOES NOT WORK! HOW CAN THAT BE??? PLS no one should buy this prone if guys at tecno can’t fix this. Why would an unlocked phone no work all over the world???
Ife,
You have got this all wrong. That a phone is unlocked does not mean that it has worldwide GSM support. Please read this: Why your unlocked phone will not work all over the world.
The article is very funny. And you wonder why tecno isn’t doing better. How will u produce a phone and not think of it’s use in the USA, of all places. And u’re here defending tecno and asking a buyer to go do research. Lol. This has NEVER happened with any of my phones, even much older phones and even the blackberry. Well, I’ve made this purchase, but it’s the last tecno myself or anyone I know will ever buy!
This is a really wonderful phone.
I bought yesterday and I am
enjoying very much. Techno kee it up!
the only good thing about this phone is the battery life……the rest is just dissapointing…..it has a 2GB ram yet it lags so much
Thanks to Android’s bloated nature, all 2 GB RAM Android phones now lag. Even the newer, better optimized ones. Blame Android OS.
I got mine but i was not given the boom ear piece why? it works perfectly , i love it. but please the boom ear piece how will i get mine.
If I remember correctly what I was told, the Boom headsets were given out on a stock basis. I can’t be too sure now though. It seems like a long time ago.
Quisiera comprar uno pero soy de Perú, hay como traerlo para aca le agradesco sus comentarios..
the camera is just wau!
I need 6″ size with finger prints
nice mobile phone i must buy it
I will purchase this phone please what is the price