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Tecno Spark 10 5G

Tecno Spark 10 5G
Tecno Spark 10 5G
Tecno Spark 10 5G
Tecno Spark 10 5G
Tecno Spark 10 5G
Tecno Spark 10 5G
R2,800
SKU: 3218
Brand: Tecno
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • RAM: 4GB/8GB
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB
  • Display: IPS LCD, 90Hz
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 13, HIOS 12.6

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Good build quality and design.
  2. Powerful battery.
  3. Huge storage and RAM.
  4. PLS IPS display.

CONS

  1. NFC is not supported

The Tecno Spark 10 5G is a highly accessible 5G-capable device that caters to users seeking reliable connectivity, a smooth display, and solid battery life at an entry-level price point. In South Africa, it is widely available, with prices starting from approximately ZAR 2,800, though this can fluctuate based on ongoing store promotions and your specific region.

Key Features and Highlights

  • 5G Connectivity: The standout feature for this price range is its 5G capability, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset. This allows for faster download and upload speeds compared to 4G-only devices, which is ideal for streaming and video calls.

  • Display: It sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth scrolling experience that is often reserved for higher-tier devices.

  • Camera System: The device features a 50MP main camera capable of capturing decent detail, along with a 16MP front-facing camera that includes a soft light feature for better-looking selfies in low-light environments.

  • Battery and Charging: Equipped with a 5000mAh battery, it is designed to last a full day of moderate use. It supports 18W wired charging to get you back to power relatively quickly.

  • Design: It features a clean, modern aesthetic with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a glossy back finish that gives it a more premium appearance than its price tag suggests.

Availability in South Africa

The Tecno Spark 10 5G is a staple in the South African retail market, making it easy to find through both large-scale physical stores and online platforms:

  • Major Retailers: You can find the device at Takealot, HiFi Corp, Makro, Game, PEP, Ackermans, and Mr Price.

  • Cellular Specialists: It is commonly stocked by Cellucity, 4U, MTN, and Chatz Connect, often as a standalone purchase or part of an affordable contract.

  • Online Platforms: Hi Online and other e-commerce portals are reliable options for checking real-time pricing and stock availability.

Purchasing Tips

  • Regional Stock: Since this model is distributed widely, physical stock at stores like PEP or Ackermans can vary by branch. Using their respective websites to check “in-store availability” for your specific location is recommended to avoid unnecessary trips.

  • Bundles: Because this is a budget-friendly 5G phone, network providers like MTN and Chatz often pair it with entry-level data bundles, which might provide better value than buying the device outright if you are also looking for a data contract.

Are you looking to compare this with a newer Spark series model, or would you like assistance with checking which of these retailers currently offers the best promotional discount?

Full Specifications

General

Brand Tecno
Model Tecno Spark 10 5G
Announced 23 March, 2023
Released 07 April, 2023
Status Available
Price ZAR 2,800

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 164.4 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Colors Black, Blue, White

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio Yes
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF
0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Camera Features Dual-LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Camera Features Dual-LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 13,
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. HIOS 12.6

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Mali-G57 MC2
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 4GB/8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 64GB/128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. Yes
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Yes
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 18W wired

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  • Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.
    6
  • Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.
    5
  • Is this device perform good while watching videos, playing games, taking snapshots, browsing internet and navigate through other applications?
    5
  • What about battery life, while calling, listening music, watching videos, playing games and doing other tasks.
    6
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