Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Spark Group and TRANSSION announce distribution partnership
Spark Group announced a distribution partnership with TRANSSION Holdings in key African markets to bring TECNO and Infinix smartphones to new customers and channels. The arrangement includes flexible payment options and after-sales support.
2026
TECNO and Safaricom announce a discounted price for the POVA Curve 2 5G
TECNO and Safaricom said the POVA Curve 2 5G would be offered in Kenya for KES 44,999, reduced from its regular price of KES 55,999, for purchases made between 21 September and 31 October 2026.
2026
TECNO and Safaricom enter a partnership to promote 5G smartphones
TECNO entered a partnership with Safaricom to promote 5G-enabled smartphones to Kenyan consumers.
2026
Tecno launches Spark Go 3 Pro in India
Tecno launched the Spark Go 3 Pro budget smartphone in India, featuring an IP69 durability rating, a 120Hz display, a 5,200mAh battery and AI Voiceprint Noise Cancellation. The phone goes on sale in India from September 4, 2026 through retail stores, Amazon and Flipkart, priced at Rs 15,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant.
2026
TECNO launches Pova 8 Pro smartphone
TECNO, a brand under Transsion, officially launched the Pova 8 Pro smartphone, featuring a Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chip, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, a 6500mAh battery, and HiOS 16 based on Android 16. A limited Tonino Lamborghini edition was also introduced, and the standard version is set to launch in India on August 18.
2026
TECNO launches Pova 8 Pro smartphone
TECNO launched the Pova 8 Pro smartphone, featuring a Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chip, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, a P1 graphics chip, a 6.78-inch 144Hz HyperLux AMOLED display, a customizable Alive Matrix Mini LED rear display, and a 50MP main camera. TECNO also introduced a Pova 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini limited edition differing only in exterior design.
2022
TECNO announces RGBW sensor technology for upcoming CAMON phones
TECNO announced that Samsung RGBW color-filter sensor technology would be available on its upcoming CAMON series phones; the article describes it as a planned addition to the CAMON 19 series.
2022
Tecno and Samsung collaborate on RGBW mobile camera sensor
Tecno announced that it is working with Samsung to develop an RGBW sensor called ISOCELL GWB for mobile cameras. Tecno will develop the algorithm for processing the sensor's RGBW data.
2022
TECNO launches POVA 5G and Manchester City custom edition
TECNO globally launched its first 5G phone, POVA 5G, and introduced a special custom edition in collaboration with Manchester City Football Club.
2021
TECNO announces a 2022 phone with Sensor Shift stabilization
TECNO announced that it plans to release a smartphone in 2022 featuring Sensor Shift sensor-shift image stabilization.
2021
TECNO reveals Sensor Shift imaging technology
TECNO revealed Sensor Shift, an image stabilization technology that uses sensor movement to compensate for vibrations, and described its planned use in a future Android phone.
2021
TECNO reveals Spark 8 Pro in Pakistan
TECNO revealed the Spark 8 Pro in Pakistan through the Daraz 12.12 Sale, where it was offered at a discounted price.
2021
TECNO offers Spark 8 Pro at a promotional price
TECNO offered the Spark 8 Pro for Rs 24,000 instead of its Rs 25,000 original price during the Daraz 12.12 Sale, which ran from December 12 through December 22, 2021.
2021
TECNO announces Christmas-season Mega Xmas sale in Ghana
TECNO announced a Christmas-season sale in Ghana, offering gifts with purchases of selected TECNO mobile phones from December 9 through December 25, 2021.
2021
Tecno introduces the Pop 5C smartphone
Tecno introduced its entry-level Pop 5C smartphone. Pricing and availability details had not yet been revealed.
2021
TECNO and Zong 4G offer 12GB of free internet with eligible phones
TECNO, in collaboration with Zong 4G, offered TECNO phone users 12GB of free internet for three months, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.
2021
Tecno unveils Phantom X
Tecno unveiled the Phantom X, the first phone under its relaunched Phantom sub-brand. The phone is expected to become available the following month.
2021
TECNO announces SPARK 7T launch-day discount
TECNO announced that the SPARK 7T would be offered for Rs 7,999 on June 15, down from its stated price of Rs 8,999. The offer was announced in the June 12 source; the discount date was planned, not yet completed in the report.
2021
TECNO renews partnership with UNHCR on refugee education
TECNO announced the renewal of its partnership with UNHCR to support the Educate A Child primary-education program. In 2021, the partnership was to benefit 10,670 refugee children in Uganda and Kenya.
2021
TECNO names Chris Evans brand ambassador
TECNO announced Chris Evans as its new brand ambassador.