So this time we got the latest TECNO Spark 20 Pro 5G. Before the pricing got truly revealed, some rummers suggested that the phone is at flagship-level pricing. While we’re not convinced that TECNO was going to be this radical with the Spark Series, the design and look shown in its leaked images, however, left me not entirely sure if it’s a budget model. But now
Now all information is public. TECNO is still TECNO. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G doesn’t betray this popular series. Let’s do a quick unboxing and see how it looks, then we will talk about the camera and performance.
Unbox
The Spark 20 Pro 5G also comes in the iconic orange box, open the box and you will find the warranty card and manual for the phone, inside the package there is also a clear case, a 33W charger and an A to C cable.
What surprised me was a pair of earphones with Type-C connector. I tried them out, it was comfortable to wear and the sound quality was better than I expected.
Desgin
We got both the green and white versions, and there are some differences between these two in visual and touch. The green one has an Alcantara-like back cover with a surrounding gold edge for the camera island.
The white version on the other hand, is designed with a special texture on the inside.
It’s hard for me to say which one looks better, but if I were to choose, I’d definitely go for the green version as it’s virtually fingerprint-free.
If you take a closer look at the phone, you’ll notice that the frame almost completely wraps around the phone, and I I think that’s the best looking angle of the phone.
The design of the camera module has become more rounded, and if you look closely you can see that there is a textured ring around it. Compared to its predecessor, this 5G version is clearly more design-oriented. Of course, just like the frame, the glossy trim around the camera is also made of plastic.
Going back to the front of the phone, it uses a FHD+ LCD screen with 120Hz support, which is a nice display. To my surprise, although it uses a LCD panel, the brightness is also not bad.
Another highlight of this phone, in terms of audio and video experience is that, it supports Dolby Atmos, there is a speaker test at the end of the video so you can compare between them carefully.
The Spark 20 Pro 5G weighs about 202g, SO, when I hold it in my hand I feel he weight is more moderate, combined with the rounded curves on the screen and the frame, it feels very nice in the hand.
Obviously, the phone is larger in size, which for me is a very good size. For users with small hands, it can be a bit difficult to use this phone with one hand.
I have also summarized some other highlights, you can pause and check them out in detail.
Performance
The new Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 5G Soc, the MediaTek 6080, this is the right choice in budget phone, as MediaTek’s SOC is better than Qualcomm in this range. I did some tests which you can pause and take a closer look.
In terms of gaming, mainstream games are not much of a problem and it can run them smoothly at 60fps. For some graphically demanding games such as Genshin Imapct, you can also get good frame rates after lowering the graphical settings.
Carmer
The Spark 20 Pro 5G uses the same main camera as the Spark 20 Pro, I have shot some samples you can pause and take a look.
In real life, the HDR performance is good and the white balance is more accurate, you can take very clear and sharp photos when there is enough light. As a budget 5G model, the samples shot here is pretty impressive.
In terms of video recording, the main camera supports 2K 30fps and 1080p 60fps, while the selfie camera gets a bit of a boost with support for up to 2K 30 fps. I also took some samples with the selfie camera here. The nature tone feature brings a wonderful representation for portrait shooting. This is probably something you’d hardly experience on other brands’ budget phones.
Battery & Charging
This phone also uses a 5000mAh battery. For daily uses, it can last for about 9-10 hours.
The phone supports 33W charging and it takes about 75 minutes to fully charge the battery. This performance is certainly quite enough for daily use.
Conclusion
So, This is a quick review of SPARK 20 Pro 5G, I think it will be a strong contender in the budget 5G phone market. The single comment that keep poping into my head may be appropriate to conclude the quick review: It doesn’t look like a ‘Entre level’.
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