Overall Score
48.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#2454)48.8
Performance(#2845)73.9
Camera(#5306)29.9
Display(#2718)74.1
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#2217)65.8
Connectivity(#3548)54.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Tecno Spark 8 Pro
Short Review
- The Tecno Spark 8 Pro features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 169 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm and weighing 0g.
- It sports a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a brightness of 500 nits, although it lacks HDR support and has a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 chipset, complemented by options of 4GB or 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor with PDAF and a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the front camera is an 8 MP shooter.
- A robust 5000 mAh battery powers the device, supporting 33W fast charging but no wireless charging.
- The software runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is available in colors such as Komodo Island, Interstellar Black, and Winsor Violet.
- Notably, it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the Tecno Spark 8 Pro combines a large display, decent performance, and a capable camera in a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, December 29
Announced2021, December 29
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.8"
TypeIPS LCD, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionNEG
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details33W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions169 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
ColorsKomodo Island, Interstellar Black, Winsor Violet
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity