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Tecno Spark 20P

Tecno Spark 20P
R2,500
SKU: 2716
Brand: Tecno
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Display: IPS LCD, 90Hz
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 13

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.8
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. 6.6-inch with 90Hz IPS display.
  2. 256 GB storage.
  3. Dual rear camera with 50MP.
  4. Stereo speakers, FIngerprint.
  5. 5000mAh battery with 18W charging.

CONS

  1. 5G network unavailable.
  2. 4GB RAm only.
  3. NFC is not supported.

The TECNO Spark 20P enters the South African budget market as an excellent alternative for users who want premium-looking design and steady performance without a steep price tag. Starting from ZAR 2,500, it hits a highly competitive sweet spot for everyday smartphone users.

As with all local smartphone listings, final retail prices can fluctuate slightly depending on regional store promotions, active stock availability, or whether you choose to add network-specific starter bundles.

Here is a breakdown of where to purchase the Spark 20P and what makes it a highly practical choice.

Where to Buy: Retail Outlets and Cellular Providers

The Spark 20P is widely distributed across South Africa, making it incredibly easy to find whether you want to purchase it cash upfront or pay it off on a monthly plan.

1. High-Street Clothing and Value Retailers

For quick, highly accessible cash transactions, major national retail chains stock this device across their extensive branch networks:

  • PEP and Ackermans (Excellent options for picking up budget-conscious cash devices bundled with network starter promotions)

  • Mr Price and Foschini

2. Major Online and Tech Stores

If you prefer to buy the handset outright, completely network-unlocked, and ready to accept any local SIM card, look at these outlets:

  • E-Commerce Giants: Takealot and Hi Online offer straightforward online checkout alongside direct door-to-door shipping.

  • Mass Mart & Electronics Retailers: Makro, Game, and HiFi Corp are perfect if you want to inspect the phone in person or take advantage of standard layby options.

3. Specialized Cellular Stores

For hands-on device configuration, contract upgrades, or personalized customer service, you can walk into:

  • Cellucity and 4U

  • Chatz Connect

4. Network Contracts and Upgrades

If splitting the ZAR 2,500 retail price into low, predictable monthly payments sounds better for your budget, MTN carries the Spark 20P on a variety of affordable postpaid contract plans usually spread over 24 or 36 months.

What Makes the Spark 20P Stand Out?

Positioned in the highly popular ZAR 2,500 tier, the Spark 20P focuses on delivering a reliable daily user experience backed by efficient battery life and modern aesthetics:

  • Large, Responsive Display: It features a tall, clear screen that makes browsing social media, watching local streaming content, or typing out messages easy on the eyes.

  • Dependable All-Day Battery: Backed by a hefty 5,000 mAh battery, it easily handles long commutes and extended daily usage without needing a midday top-up—making it a dependable option for staying connected.

  • Capable Everyday Cameras: The rear camera setup is optimized for clean daytime photos, scanning QR codes, and snapping quick memories, while the front camera handles video calls over WhatsApp or Zoom with ease.

  • Reliable Performance: Equipped with an efficient processor and generous base memory, it keeps background apps steady and provides plenty of space for essential apps, music, and daily photos.

Shopping Advice: When hunting for the best deal on the Spark 20P, consider checking the monthly catalog specials at PEP or Ackermans, which often feature limited-time cash discounts or include free SIM cards loaded with airtime and data bundles to get you up and running immediately.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Tecno
Model Tecno Spark 20P
Announced 13 June, 2024
Released 18 June, 2024
Status Available
Price ZAR 2,500

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 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Colors Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin

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 (~84.6% 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, (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF
0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Camera Features Dual-LED flash
Video Yes
Selfie Camera 8 MP
Camera Features Dual-LED flash
Video Yes

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

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
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 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
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
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. 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, compass

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, 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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