Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5709)54.6
Performance(#8035)54.3
Camera(#4032)42.4
Display(#4179)70.5
Battery(#6602)43.5
Build(#5157)70.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3050 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.2 x 71.7 x 5.6 mm (5.99 x 2.82 x 0.22 in)
Weight172 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes