Tecno Spark 10: Smartphone market is a very competitive one in India, and you often find brands trying to ingrain the best feature at the lowest price possible in the devices. Now, the relatively low-profile brand Tecno seems to have gathered enough steam to offer a fresh contender to this hotly-contested market with the latest Tecno Spark 10.
Branded as an affordable smart phone with a youthful look and decent internals, Spark 10 wants to be the perfect choice for students or first time smart phone users.
But does it ultimately get the substance to go with the style? Let’s explore.
Design: Budget with a Premium Look
At first glance, the Tecno Spark 10 doesn’t feel like a budget device. The back panel is a shiny glass-like material that reflects light and helps give the device a premium feel.
The dual camera module is neatly placed and the squared edges will make it feel quite modern, very much in line with what we see on premium devices.
It comes in several colors such as Meta Black, Meta Blue and Meta White, which have become attractive to the young ones. Plastic it may be, but it doesn’t feel tacky to the touch and has a surprisingly robust build for its price.
Screen: For multimedia enthusiasts a Big Screen
The mobile phone comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, which is scarce in this price range. The resolution isn’t Full HD, but colors are vibrant and the brightness is adequate for use indoors and in the shade outside.
Videos or your social media or browsing, all looks and feels smooth, thanks to the higher refresh rate, and it does add a dash of glossy experience.
Performance: Made to Keep It Simple
Under the hood, the Tecno Spark 10 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, along with 8GB RAM (virtual RAM support) and 128GB onboard storage. For normal usage like calling, WhatsApp, YouTube and casual gaming, the phone works without a lag.
It’s not made for heavy gaming, but casual titles like Subway Surfers or Free Fire run fairly smoothly. The phone is powered by HiOS 12.6 based on Android 13, with a few customization options, although it comes with pre-installed apps that can’t be deleted.
Camera: Ready for Functional and Social Media Use
The phone features a 50MP AI dual rear camera arrangement, which should be able to produce detailed shots under good lighting. For this price, the dynamic range and skin tones are tolerable.
You also get a 32MP front camera, making it one of a small handful of phones at this price to boast such a high-res selfie shooter.
The front camera offers AI beauty modes, portrait effects and night filters. Low-light photography is mediocre, but the camera’s more than good enough for social media and video calls.
Battery Life: Long-Lasting
Backing up the Spark 10 is a massive 5000mAh battery, which comfortably gets you through a full day with moderate to heavy usage. Battery life is great across social media use, video streaming and occasional photography.
It is limited to 18W fast charging which is not the greatest, but fair enough for the price.
Connectivity and Extras
For connectivity, the Spark 10 comes with all the standard options such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a bonus to those who still like wired audio.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Premium-looking design
Slick 90Hz refresh rate screen
Front camera is the best for the money
5000mAh battery lasts all day
It also comes with expandable storage and virtual RAM support.
Sub-10K Bargain Value
Cons:
It has HD+ display resolution
It’s not a processor for serious gaming
Software wise, some bloatware
Could charge a bit more quickly
It has an average low-light photo capability.
Tecno Spark 10 Final Verdict
The Tecno Spark 10 is not here to challenge flagship smartphones anyway, but it doesn’t have to. It hits in all the right places for budget-minded shoppers, namely; design, display, selfie performance, and battery life.
The Spark 10 is a decent pick for those looking for a good looking daily driver under ₹10,000 for students or casual users.
If you want a phone that screams expensive and flaunts a good looking design and that one you can use without it dragging especially for day-to-day activities, the Spark 10 checks a lot of boxes without drawing money from your pocketletics.
