Tecno J8 Boom vs Tecno W4 is a unique review on two recently introduced great Tecno devices, one has great specs and accessories but with a high price while the other came with some features J8 do not have but is more affordable, so we ask, “if you really want to go Marshmallow on the more affordable Tecno W4, what will you be missing on J8 Boom?”.
Tecno J8 was released with much fanfare and it certainly worth the hype with impressive specifications and reviews following it. However, while the hype was blazing hot especially with the new Tecno HiOS, some tech-savvy folks were asking;
- Why not Marshmallow?
- Is the 4G really working?
- Why only 3000mAh?
- Why is it not more affordable?
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To answer these questions, we introduce the Tecno W4, the first Tecno device to come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow straight out-of-the-box and much more affordable. If you really care about the listed questions and want to go for W4, here is what you might be missing on J8 Boom and the alternative available as we compare Tecno J8 vs Tecno W4.
Here We Go!
First, the full spec of Tecno J8 Boom vs Tecno W4
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Aha! If you had thought that J8 Boom was stingy with a 3000mAh non-removable battery powering a 8 core processor, you would be dumbfounded when you see the 2500mAh of Tecno W4. Both devices promises to enhance the performance of the battery with their respective new OS but to be on the safe side, you will definitely need a power bank for either of the devices you eventually go for.
The vendors are giving slightly different prices as you can see below
Tecno J8 Boom
Konga N44,500
Jumia N45,500
Tecno W4
Konga N23,000
Jumia N25,000
So tell us in the comment box, which one you are going for Tecno W4 or Tecno J8 Boom, considering the OS, affordability etc.
Tecno J8 was released with much fanfare and it certainly worth the hype with impressive specifications and reviews following it. However, while the hype was blazing hot especially with the new Tecno HiOS, some tech-savvy folks were asking;
- Why not Marshmallow?
- Is the 4G really working?
- Why only 3000mAh?
- Why is it not more affordable?
To root your Tecno W4, Click Here
To answer these questions, we introduce the Tecno W4, the first Tecno device to come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow straight out-of-the-box and much more affordable. If you really care about the listed questions and want to go for W4, here is what you might be missing on J8 Boom and the alternative available as we compare Tecno J8 vs Tecno W4.
Here We Go!
First, the full spec of Tecno J8 Boom vs Tecno W4
See also: Get the latest Tecno Camon C9, Click to see wonderful specs
Tecno J8 | Tecno W4 | |
Android 5.1 Lollipop with HiOS UI | OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
GSM/EDGE/WCMDA/4G LTE | Network | GSM/EDGE/WCMDA/4G LTE |
153.3x76.84x7.35mm | Dimension | 143.5x71.3x8.5mm |
5.5” HD IPS Touchscreen | Display | 5.0” HD IPS Touchscreen |
1280x720 HD | Resolution | 1280x720 HD |
1.3 GHz Octa Core | Processor | 1.3 Ghz Quad core |
13.0 MP AF Rear w Flash and 5.0 MP Front Selfie w Flash | Camera | 8.0 MP AF Rear w Flash and 2.0 MP Front Selfie |
2 GB | RAM | 1 GB |
16 GB internal w expandable slot | Storage | 16 GB internal w expandable slot |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS | Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS |
G-Sensor, Light, Accelerator and Proximity Sensor | Sensor | G-Sensor, Light and Proximity Sensor |
3000mAh | Battery | 2500mAh |
Dual Micro Sim | Sim | Dual Micro Sim |
N41,000 | Price | N27,000 |
Fast Charging, Breathing Light, Low power mode | Extra | White, Black and Gold options |
OS
Yeah the J8 Boom came with the much hyped HiOS with neat icons, sleek operation, iPhone-like interface and Tecno claim it has better battery performance, but I’m sorry to disappoint some peeps, no matter the covering it is still a Lollipop Android version 5 and with the hype, it is less likely that Tecno will be offering an upgrade in the nearest future, Meanwhile Tecno W4 comes straight with the latest Android 6 Marshmallow which obviously does not need further hype, performance speaks for itself.Network
Ok, with the activation of nTel 4G network, everyone is buzzing about 4G devices. Tecno W4 is the first and most affordable Tecno product with 4G LTE network capability. J8 followsDimension
Smartphones are getting bigger and Tecno J8 is more of a phablet than a phone, so if you are not really a fan of the extra inches, then Tecno W4 should definitely fit well into your handsResolution
Tecno J8 Boom definitely kill it with a decent PPI of 320 on a 5.5’ screen so you actually have a better pixel index on the same 1280x720px on a 5” screen of the Tecno W4Processor
Tecno J8 Boom sits on top a 1.3GHz Cortex-A53 Mediatek MT6753 octa core processor with a Mali-T720 GPU graphic engine and this is definitely decent for new 3D HD games and HiRe movies, Tecno W4 is not lagging though with a 1.3GHz quad core processor and will certainly run your HD games smoothly.Camera
J8 Boom carries a 13 MP camera on the rear and it delivers crisp pix while W4 is fitted with a 8 MP rear camera. If you take into consideration that the previously hype Tecno J7 came with the “impressive” 8 MP rear camera, you would realize that you can still get decent shots with Tecno W4 8 MP cameraRAM
Tecno W4 really got it wrong here, the meager 1 GB RAM is really a far cry in 2016 and definitely should have been better, J8 comes with 2 GB RAMStorage
From experience, this is certainly a match for both phones as 16 GB ROM storage can be expanded with a microSD card up to 128 GB storage capacity.Connectivity
Definitely the same for the twoSensor
Both still cannot sense where the cash lies so every other thing is a match for the two devices.Battery
Aha! If you had thought that J8 Boom was stingy with a 3000mAh non-removable battery powering a 8 core processor, you would be dumbfounded when you see the 2500mAh of Tecno W4. Both devices promises to enhance the performance of the battery with their respective new OS but to be on the safe side, you will definitely need a power bank for either of the devices you eventually go for.
Sim
Dual Standby Micro Sim on both slot so it is finally time to throw away the Mini Sim jacketExtras
That big boom black and red headphone you see on most Tecno J8 adverts is really enticing and it is good for its value but buying the Tecno W4 with certainly leave you some extra cash to get any headphone or earpiece that you like at lesser price. And you also get the charming breathing lights (lol) fast charge (15 mins for 8 hours usage “theoretically), Ultra Low power saving mode on J8 BoomPrice
Yeah, Finally!The vendors are giving slightly different prices as you can see below
Tecno J8 Boom
Konga N44,500
Jumia N45,500
Where to Buy Tecno W4 and Tecno J8 Boom?
N23,000 |
Tecno W4
Konga N23,000
Jumia N25,000
So tell us in the comment box, which one you are going for Tecno W4 or Tecno J8 Boom, considering the OS, affordability etc.
41k for j8 say wetin happen?
At least e better pass Phantom 5 @ 90k now
Abeg make I continue dey flex my C5
I don't like Tecno so I hardly patronize it