Overall Score
59.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3027)59.4
Performance(#4364)60.3
Camera(#3308)42.5
Display(#4202)70.5
Battery(#2053)58.5
Build(#1239)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Tecno Spark 8
Short Review
- The Tecno Spark 8 features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 164.8 x 76.1 x 9.2 mm and weighing 200g, available in Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, and Iris Purple.
- It sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a typical brightness of 480 nits, offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, it has an octa-core CPU and comes with various RAM and storage configurations.
- The rear camera is a 16 MP wide lens capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is an 8 MP shooter.
- The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- It runs on Android 11 (Go edition) with HIOS 7.6, providing a streamlined software experience.
- Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone features a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
- Overall, the Tecno Spark 8 offers a balanced combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for everyday use.
- Special features include a variety of color options and a lightweight design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, September 02
Announced2021, September 02
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.52"
TypeIPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.8 x 76.1 x 9.2 mm (6.49 x 3.00 x 0.36 in)
Weight200 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsTurquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiYes
BluetoothYes
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6
OS VersionAndroid 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes