Tecno Mobile has recently launched its newest member in its Spark series line up, the Spark 5 series. Tecno introduced two new members in its Spark device portfolio, the Spark 5 and Spark 5 Air. Tecno Spark 5 and Spark 5 Air are launched into the low-cost device segment for fans who wants to have a taste of elegance and performance at a low cost.
Tecno Spark 5 is supposed to be an upgrade from last years Spark 4, but that doesn’t seem to be the case for me. Both device share close similarities with just little differences. The Tecno Spark 5 Air, on the other hand, sees a nice upgrade from the Spark 4 Air.
Tecno Spark 5 and Spark 5 Air launches with a 6.60-inch, 7-inch IPS LCD display respectively (the same screen size on the Spark 4 and 0.9-inch increase from last years Spark 4 Air on the Spark 5) with up to 720×1640 pixels resolution, 90.2% screen to body ration. Both devices sport a 3D body and render a unique gradient finish.
Spark 5 sports a quad-camera setup on the rear, the Spark 5 Air, however, houses a dual-camera setup. But having a quad-LED flash and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
If you’re a photo person on a budget, Tecno Spark 5 quad-camera would do just fine in the photography area. It has a 13MP f/1.8 main sensor paired with a 2MP macro lens, 2MP depth lens and an AI lens. Spark 5 Air also uses a 13MP f/1.8 main sensor paired with an AI lens. As for the selfie camera, they both house an 8MP AI selfie camera. Some of the camera features include HDR, Portrait, Bokeh and more.
Both Spark 5 device is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. Spark 5 runs HiOS 6.1 based Android 10 while Spark 5 Air runs HiOS 6.0 also on Android 10. I guess that’s supposed to mean an upgrade? I mean really? Lol, they could have just left HiOS 6.1 on both.
Some of the features you’ll find useful on the HiOS 6 includes dark mode, social turbo and Video chat AI beauty.
Tecno Park 5 and Spark 5 Air house a 5000mAh battery, a 1000mAh increase from the Spark 4 and a 2000mAh increase on the Spark 4 Air with standard fast charging.
Tecno Spark 5 And Tecno Spark 5 Air Quick Specs
| Specifications | Spark 5 | Spark 5 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6″ Dot-in IPS LCD Notch Screen | 7″ Dot IPS LCD Notch Screen |
| Soc | 2.0GHz Octa-Core | 2.0GHz Octa-Core |
| OS | HiOS 6.1 based on Android Q | HiOS 6.0 based on Android Q (Go edition) |
| Camera | Rear: 13MP Quad Rear Camera with Quad Flash，Aperture F/1.8, 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth lens + AI lens + LED flash Front: 8MP Front Camera with Dual Flash，Aperture F/2.0 + LED flash | Rear: 13MP Quad Rear Camera with Quad Flash，Aperture F/1.8 + AI lens + LED flash Front: 8MP Front Camera with Dual Flash，Aperture F/2.0 + LED flash |
| Memory | 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM | 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM |
| Security | Fingerprint unlock, Face unlock 2.0 | Fingerprint unlock, Face unlock 2.0 |
| Sensors | G-Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor Fingerprint Sensor | G-Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor Fingerprint Sensor |
| Battery | 5000mAh Battery | 5000mAh Battery |
| Network | 4G + Volte | 4G + Volte |
If you’re looking for a high performance device for hard multitasking and gaming, the Tecno Spark 5 isn’t your thing, however, the device can still handle multitasking onan average.
Tecno Spark 5 series Price And Availability
The Tecno Spark 5 will retail for $125 (approx 49,000 Naira). That is 14k increase (in Naira) from the Spark 4 retail price, I guess fans are paying for the big battery and latest OS. On the other hand, Spark 5 Air will be retailing for $115 (approx 45,000 Naira).
Both devices will be available in Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange, Vacation Blue and Misty Grey colour options.