Tecno Spark 5

Tecno is a Chinese brand owned by Hong Kong-based Transsion Holdings, which also manufactures and sells the Itel brand of smartphones. Tecno has had an interesting graph in India, because it has been able to grab a share of the budget smartphone market in India despite the presence of competitors like Xiaomi, Realme and Oppo and Vivo. The company has focused on stylish devices that offer good value for money and are a good option for people who don t want the usual offerings. The company has now taken the covers off its newest smartphone, the Tecno Spark 5, which is priced at just below Rs 10,000 in India. Part of the Spark series, this phone comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The chipset inside the Spark 5 is a Helio A22 unit and the phone also packs 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory as well, with the option of adding up to 128GB of expandable memory. The Spark 5 comes with a 13MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the rear and an 8MP selfie snapper on the front. The battery has a capacity of 5000mAh, which can last a couple of days if used sparingly. Some of the popular Tecno mobile phones include the Tecno Spark Power, Tecno Camon i4, and the Tecno Camon 15.

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₹8490.00
Processor : MediaTek Helio A22
RAM : 2 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Display : 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

Tecno Spark 5: Pros & Cons

7.5
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Premium looks
  • Punch-hole display is a great for price
  • 5000mAh battery
  • Bad Stuff
  • Sluggish performance due to weak Helio A22 processor
  • 2MP cameras at the rear are pointless
  • Uses outdated microUSB port
Verdict
If you want a smartphone that looks much more premium than its price suggests, the Tecno Spark 5 is the way to go. But if you want anything else, you have to look at other options.

Tecno Spark 5 Details

6.6 inch LCD Display, Punch Hole Camera
The display on the Tecno Spark 5 is a decently large 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels at an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. You get a pixel density of 269 ppi. The display has a punch hole present for the front camera.
Helio A22 Chipset, Rear Triple Camera
The Tecno Spark 5 comes with a Helio A22 chipset is a budget grade chipset that is not very power hungry and is sufficient for a user who does not expect top notch performance from their phone. The MediaTek SoC features a PowerVR GE8300 graphics processing unit to manage graphics intensive tasks. You get 2GB of RAM paired with 32GB of onboard memory and you can add 128GB of expandable memory. For the occasional photography session, the phone packs a trio of cameras on the rear, consisting of a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, you get an 8MP snapper on the front. Both front and rear cameras can shoot 1080p videos. The phone runs on HiOS 6.0, which is Tecno s custom Android ROM, currently offering Android 10.
5000mAh Battery, Connectivity
While the Spark 5 misses out on fast charging, it does pack a whopping 5000mAh of battery capacity. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and A-GPS. You get a micro USB port for charging plus a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired earphones. The fingerprint sensor sits on the back of the phone.

Tecno Spark 5 Specifications

Summary

Processor MediaTek Helio A22
Display 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
Storage 32 GB
Front Camera Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Rear Camera Triple (13 MP, f/1.8 Camera + 2 MP, depth Camera + 2 MP Camera)
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 2 GB

General

Launch Date May 22, 2020
Dimensions 6.48 x 3 x 0.34 inch (164.7 x 76.3 x 8.75 mm)
Weight 191 grams
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 256 GB (Dedicated)

Display

Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Size 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
Display Type IPS LCD
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Punch-hole
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 83.69 %
Pixel Density 266 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash Rear (Quad LED Flash), Front (Dual LED)
Rear Triple (13 MP, f/1.8 Camera + 2 MP, depth Camera + 2 MP Camera)
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

Standby Time Up to 344 Hours(2G)
Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Talk time Up to 16 Hours(2G)
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

USB OTG Support Yes
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
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, USB On-The-Go

Sensors

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

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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