Tecno Spark 5 review

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Tecno Spark 5 review

In 2020, the Tecno Spark smartphone will be launched, representing the fifth device in the brand's Spark mobile series. Make your everyday life fun and exciting with Spark 5! The model is aimed at active people who want to create, enjoy the colourfulness of life and capture everything worthwhile.

Tecno Spark 5 Specifications

  • Release date: 2020, May 4
  • Colors: Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange, Vacation Blue, Misty Grey
  • Dimensions: 164.7 x 76.3 x 8.8 mm.
  • Weight: 0 g.
  • Screen: 6.6" in, 720 x 1600, IPS LCD
  • Camera : Quad, 13MP
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Memory: 32GB 2GB RAM
  • Battery: 5000, Non-removable Li-Po
  • Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Operating system: Android 10; HIOS 6.1
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

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Design

Tecno Spark 5 has a comfortable size and is created according to current modern design trends. It does not have an exclusive look to make it instantly recognizable. It is, however, ergonomic and suitable for use by users of any age. Its dimensions are 164.7 X 76.3 X 8.8 mm. It is available in several colors, including white, gray, orange and more.

Display

Regardless of which color Tecno Spark 5 you opt for, you should know that it has a large enough IPS LCD screen for handling videos, photos, and any other content as comfortably as possible. Its diagonal is 6.6 inches. The resolution is 720x1600 pixels. The screen occupies 90.2% of the front panel. The aspect ratio is 20:9. The pixel density per inch is 266.
Movie lovers, gaming enthusiasts and even vloggers will enjoy the ultimate entertainment experience with the Tecno Spark 5 in hand.

Performance

The smartphone is based on the Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) chipset, which consists of an 8-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor and a PowerVR GE8320 graphics accelerator. RAM is 2 GB and internal storage is 32 GB, which can be expanded using a microSDXC memory card up to 128 GB.  

The Spark 5 supports Bluetooth 5.0 - ensuring you can connect one device to another and transfer data with ease. The presence of 4G LTE is a promise for smooth high-speed browsing.

Especially for gamers, Tecno Mobile has provided a feature that curbs gaming addiction. There is a special mode in the settings that you can configure to track your gaming passion.

Tecno Spark 5 supports dual SIM card operation.

Cameras

For the first time in the Spark 5, the company is using a set of Quad AI rear cameras. The smartphone is equipped with a quad main camera consisting of a 13 MP, f/1.8 main PDAF module; a single 2 MP macro module, a 2 MP depth-of-frame module and a QVGA camera. The manufacturer has provided an LED flash and panorama and HDR shooting modes. Video recording is at 1080 pixels resolution at a maximum of 30 frames per second.

The front camera is a wide-angle, 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture. It is equipped with a dual LED flash. And it can shoot videos in HDR mode, with a resolution of 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second.

Thanks to the flashes, the cameras do satisfactorily well in dark conditions. You'll enjoy clearer, brighter and more charming photos that you can share on social media without worry. In addition, Tecno Spark 5 delights with a variety of shooting modes. The presence of AI HDR technology helps in higher quality footage. They have a higher dynamic range, less noise and much clearer details.

Autonomous operation

If you want to forget about the external battery and not constantly look around for an outlet, then get the Tecno Spark 5. The smartphone has a battery capacity of 5000 mAh. Users can enjoy powerful apps without worrying about the charge.

The highly efficient battery consumption helps in good performance like autonomous operation. Tecno Spark 5 is based on HIOS 6.0, which offers a wide range of user settings. At the same time, the Android 10 operating system is equipped with useful functions that can free up memory, freeze applications or limit data availability to applications.

With the help of dark mode, you can further optimize battery consumption. Reducing the emission of blue light will protect the health of your eyes.

Conclusion

The cute and forward-thinking Tecno Spark 5 deserves your attention with a carefully and quality built body, well-chosen technical specifications, excellent autonomous operation, a bright and ample display, and also a reliable fingerprint scanner that works in just 0.27 seconds.

The smartphone is the perfect device for users of all ages. Gamers and fans of mobile photography should pay special attention to it. Tecno Spark 5 may surprise you with its qualities and the price at which you will get them.

Tecno Spark 5 video review

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Tecno Spark 5 and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by Tecno.

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Hello, I am Richard Taylor, a technology expert and journalist from the UK. I have a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham. My passion is the latest technology, especially smartphones. That's why I chose to test, analyze, and write expert reviews about them. My technical expertise, combined with a deep passion for technology and years of experience, has made me a trusted source of information. Over the years, I have written reviews for various sites, but for quite some time now, I have been writing exclusively for PhonesData. You can see more about me here or read all my smartphone reviews here.

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