Tecno Spark 5 Air

Tecno Mobile is a Hong Kong-based mobile phone manufacturer that does business in emerging markets like Africa and South Asia. It is a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings, which also manufactures the Itel brand of smartphones. Tecno built its business by focusing on Africa in its growing years, and then coming to India to do business 206 onwards, when we saw companies like Xiaomi, Realme and Oppo and Vivo revolutionize the budget segment of the mobile phone market. The company has managed to find a foothold despite such aggressive Chinese competition. Tecno Mobile recently launched the Tecno Spark 5, and now it is time to take the covers of its variant — the Tecno Spark 5 Air, which is very similar to the Spark 5 in specs. This new phone comes with a massive 7 inch IPS LCD screen which is also its USP. The screen  offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels at 256 ppi. The Helio A22 chipset inside the Spark 5 Air takes care of processing tasks and the phone also packs 2GB of RAM with 32GB of onboard memory. The phone has a microSD card slot so you have the option of adding up to 128GB of expandable memory. The Spark 5 Air comes with a 13MP camera on the back and an 8MP selfie snapper on the front so it’s not exactly great for photography. The battery has a capacity of 5000mAh, and that is sure to attract some buyers. Some of the popular Tecno mobile phones include the Tecno Spark Power, Tecno Spark 5, and the Tecno Camon 15 Pro.

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₹7990.00
Processor : MediaTek Helio A22
RAM : 2 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Display : 7 inches (17.78 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

Tecno Spark 5 Air: Pros & Cons

7.2
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Massive, 7-inch screen
  • Fresh, premium design
  • Big battery
  • Bad Stuff
  • Go Edition Android 10 misses out on many essential features
  • Weak processor, only 2GB RAM
Verdict
If you are looking for an entry-level smartphone with the largest display in the market, the Tecno Spark 5 Air is your answer. However, that is the only good thing about it. None of the other features of the device are worthy of its price.

Tecno Spark 5 Air Details

7.0 inch LCD Display, Water Drop Notch
The display on the Tecno Spark 5 Air is a large 7-inch IPS LCD panel and this is great for viewers who primarily use their phone to watch content. Unfortunately the screen is restricted to HD+ resolution as it offers just 720 x 1640 pixels at an aspect ratio of almost 21:9. You get a pixel density of 256 ppi. The display has a water drop notch at the top for the front camera.
Helio A22 Chipset, Single Rear Camera
The Tecno Spark 5 Air comes with a Helio A22 chipset, just like the Tecno Spark 5. The Helio A22 from MediaTek is a budget SoC that is sufficient for users who only use their phone for very basic functions. The chipset has a PowerVR GE8300 GPU for graphics intensive tasks. You get 2GB of RAM paired with 32GB of onboard memory and you can push that to 128GB using the memory card slot. The phone has a 13MP camera on the back and for selfies and video calling, you get an 8MP sensor on the front. The rear camera can shoot 1080p videos. The phone runs on HiOS 6.0, Tecno’s custom Android skin, which is currently at version Android 10.
5000mAh Battery, Connectivity
While you do not get fast charging support, the Spark 5 Air offers a whopping 5000mAh of battery capacity in its cell. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and A-GPS. You get a micro USB port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired earphones. A fingerprint sensor is present on the back of the phone.

Tecno Spark 5 Air Specifications

Summary

Processor MediaTek Helio A22
Display 7 inches (17.78 cms)
Storage 32 GB
Front Camera Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Rear Camera Single (13 MP, f/1.8 Camera)
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 2 GB

General

Launch Date October 20, 2020
Dimensions 6.88 x 3.12 x 0.36 inch (174.67 x 79.27 x 9.05 mm)
Face unlock Yes
Colors Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange, Vacation Blue, Misty Grey

Processor

Chipset MediaTek Helio A22
CPU Octa core, 2GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics PowerVR GE8300

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)

Storage

Internal Memory 32 GB
RAM 2 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 128 GB (Dedicated)

Display

Size 7 inches (17.78 cms)
Display Type IPS LCD
Resolution 720 x 1640 pixels
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 84.16 %
Pixel Density 256 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Rear Single (13 MP, f/1.8 Camera)
Flash Rear (Quad LED Flash)
Front Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Yes with b/g/n
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS
Infrared Yes
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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