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Tecno Spark 2#5075

Released: 2018

Tecno Spark 2

Overall Score

29.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5075)29.4
Performance(#5919)45.9
Camera(#5306)29.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4064)26.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6292)32.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Tecno Spark 2

Short Review

  • The Tecno Spark 2 features a sleek design with dimensions of 159.4 x 76.2 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 175 grams, available in multiple colors including Champagne Gold and Coral Blue.
  • It sports a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a decent viewing experience at approximately 268 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, paired with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and options for 1GB or 2GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with autofocus and an 8 MP front camera, capable of recording video at 1080p.
  • The 3500 mAh battery offers reasonable longevity but lacks fast charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), the software is optimized for lower resource usage.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device features a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • While it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, it does include a headphone jack for audio output.
  • Overall, the Tecno Spark 2 is a functional smartphone with basic features suitable for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesTriple-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions159.4 x 76.2 x 7.8 mm (6.28 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsChampagne Gold, Black, Coral Blue, Metallic Red
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity