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Tecno Spark CM#5031

Released: 2017

Tecno Spark CM

Overall Score

29.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5031)29.7
Performance(#5533)49.3
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4511)25.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5021)44.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Tecno Spark CM

Short Review

  • The Tecno Spark CM features a sleek design with dimensions of 152.2 x 71.7 x 5.6 mm and a weight of 172g, available in Midnight Black and Champagne Gold.
  • Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels with an 18:9 aspect ratio, providing decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking and app usage.
  • The camera setup includes a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, alongside an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
  • Powering the device is a 3050 mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • The software runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a user-friendly interface with standard features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it lacks NFC and 5G support.
  • The device does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Tecno Spark CM is designed for users seeking essential smartphone functionalities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6737
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC

Camera

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

Battery

Capacity3050 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions152.2 x 71.7 x 5.6 mm (5.99 x 2.82 x 0.22 in)
Weight172 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMidnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity