Tecno recently refreshed its budget-range Spark Go series in India with the new model named Tecno Spark Go 2023. The smartphone features a sharp-looking back panel with a textured design and a large camera module. The in-fashion flat edges are also present, along with a notched IPS LCD display.

Under the hood, the phone features a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset backed by a big 5,000mAh battery. Optics are covered by a 13MP dual camera setup and a 5MP selfie cam. What truly sets this device apart from most of its competition is the presence of a fingerprint sensor. The spec sheet looks quite impressive for a phone that starts at just ₹7,000 ($85). To find out if this device was actually impressive or not, I used it as my daily driver for nearly two weeks. Here’s my review of the Tecno Spark Go 2023.

Tecno Spark Go 2023 Box Contents

The smartphone has the following items inside the box:

• Phone
• Type-C cable
• 10W Adaptor
• Transparent TPU case
• SIM card ejector
• Documentation

Design & Display

The Tecno Spark Go 2023 has a plastic build with an eye-catching design. Its textured back and flat frame make the device quite grip-able and comfortable to hold. The weight of the device also feels light and well-distributed. Thanks to its textured back, you don’t have to worry about fingerprint stains, either. The fingerprint sensor, which is placed on the camera module does take a bit to get used to, however, it is quite easy to reach with either hand as it’s placed above the center line.

The phone is 8.9mm thick but doesn’t feel too bulky in the hand. However, I used the device with the included clear case provided in the box, and the thickness became much more apparent. The flat power button and volume rockers on the right are side very responsive. The left side has the SIM card slot while the bottom houses the type-C port, loudspeaker, 3.5mm audio jack, and mic.

Coming to the display, the Spark Go 2023 offers a 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate and 480 nits peak brightness. The display produces good colors and is overall alright for consuming video content. Since it’s an IPS display, the viewing angles are quite good. At 480 nits, the brightness is enough for indoor viewing, however, it struggles in outdoor settings.

For example, when taking pictures in the sun, the display was not good enough to show that my finger was partially blocking the camera, thereby ruining some shots. So basically, you will be able to clearly see who’s texting /calling you when you are outdoors, but don’t expect to make out details in a video if you are under direct sunlight.

While talking about the display, let’s also talk about the audio performance. The phone comes with a single speaker unit located at the bottom. It actually has better quality than what I’d expected from a device at this price, however, it falls short in the loudness and fullness of the sound department.

Performance & Software

Inside the Tecno Spark Go 2023 is a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, and the device comes in three different configurations – 3GB + 32GB, 3GB + 64GB, and 4GB + 64GB. The unit I’m reviewing has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Despite the processor being a bit aged, it never gave me any issues while executing day-to-day tasks like texting on WhatsApp, watching YouTube videos, listening to music on Spotify, and carrying out transactions using UPI and banking apps.

The connectivity is also quite good as calls were clear and the device was getting strong signals outdoors. It is also worth mentioning that the calling experience over Wi-Fi was better than what I was expecting, as I never dropped a call even on zero bars (my room is a cave).

The performance is not always spotless, as I did encounter some touch input delays and lag here and there. Games like PUBG and COD do lag, even on low settings. I got around 20 FPS on the lowest settings while playing PUBG, as well as in Call of Duty: Mobile sessions.

Lighter games like Subway Surfers, Candy Crush & Clash of Clans run without any hiccups. I also ran the device through a couple of benchmarks to give you a better idea of what to expect in terms of performance.

Overall, this is an acceptable performance for a device in this price range. Now, let’s talk about the operating system. The device runs Android 12-based HiOS V12 skin. It is a letdown that the brand doesn’t bundle the device with the latest Android software, however, it is worth mentioning that this is a full-fledged custom Android 12 build and doesn’t skimp on any features. This means that users get features like dual apps, a smart panel, game mode, and more.

The UI is overall simple and clean. The part I didn’t like was the amount of bloatware. The smartphone is full of pre-installed apps. It took me around 10 minutes to get rid of most of them. And I say most, as I wasn’t able to uninstall some, and had to settle at disabling them.

Camera

The Spark Go 2023 features a 13MP main camera and a 2MP secondary sensor. As for the front, it has a 5MP selfie snapper. The camera quality on the device is pretty basic, with the primary camera struggling to capture details in indoor environments. In outdoor settings, the camera tends to overexpose quite a lot on a regular basis. I constantly found myself tapping on the subjects or manually adjusting the brightness to compensate for the overbearing exposure.

Given enough light and time to focus, I did manage to click some good pictures with the primary camera.

The bokeh shots were also a hit-or-miss with the viewfinder having trouble detecting edges. You can see this in the first picture below where my cheeks, ears, shoulders, and hair are quite blurry. However, in the second image, it managed to capture me perfectly.

The selfies on the other hand turned out quite well with the smartphone capturing a good amount of detail in daylight conditions. I also tried on the AI beauty filter (image on the right) which was quite good and did not overdo the smoothing.

Overall, the camera system is justified for the price range and takes good selfies in well-lit-up environments. The same goes for the video quality, however, due to no stabilization onboard (a given for this price range), the videos do tend to be shaky.

Battery

The smartphone has a large 5,000mAh battery that easily got me through the day. Even with moderate use, it lasted around a day and a half. I was constantly getting around 6–7 hours of screen on time, which is quite good even for heavy use cases. It is worth pointing out that these results were obtained in daily day-to-day use cases of light apps. If you try playing demanding games on it, your mileage may vary.

The 10W charging is quite slow and fills up the battery from 0 to 100 percent in around 2 hours. However, it is to be expected with a budget device such as this.

Verdict

The Tecno Spark Go 2023 is a decent offering at the asking price of ₹7,000 ($85). Regular apps like WhatsApp, YouTube, etc. operate without any hiccups. The camera is capable of clicking some nice shots given enough light, and the battery is big enough to last more than a day. The textured back and overall aesthetics of the phone add style points that much of the competition lacks. So if you are looking for a budget phone to access daily-use apps, and taking selfies under the sun, the Spark Go 2023 might be the phone for you.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this Tecno Spark Go 2023 review are solely mine based on my experience, and there has been no editorial input from Tecno.

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Tecno Spark Go 2023 has launched in India today. It was listed on the brand’s official website for the last few days. The device is a budget offering with decent specifications. It falls under the Rs 8,000 price tag and competes against the likes of the Redmi A1, Realme C30, and more in the market. Read on to know what it offers out of the box. 

The Tecno Spark Go 2023 has a compact and boxy form factor. The back panel has a square camera module housing two sensors, an LED flash, and a fingerprint scanner. It also features a geometric pattern. On the front, the smartphone comes with a 6.56-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. 

The Tecno Spark Go 2023 has a dual rear camera setup of a 13MP main sensor paired with a secondary AI lens. There is a 5MP front-facing selfie snapper. 

Internally, the Tecno Spark Go 2023 is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor. It packs 3GB RAM and 32GB storage expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card slot. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. Software-wise, it runs on HiOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. 

Connectivity options on the device include a USB-C port, dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth. 

The Tecno Spark Go 2023 carries a price tag of Rs 6,999 and is offered in Endless Black, Uyuni Blue, and Nebula Purple colours. It can be purchased from retail stores starting today. 

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Tecno has had a rocking start to the year 2023 in India and seems to be planning to increase its market share in the country. The Phantom X2 5G and Phantom X2 Pro 5G flagship phones have already been released in the country. It has showcased a concept version of its first foldable phone called the Phantom Vision V. It appears that the Spark Go 2023 entry-level offering will debut in the next few days. The reason behind it is that the device has surfaced on Tecno India’s official website. Here is everything that has been revealed through its official listing.

Tecno Spark Go 2023 Specifications

The Tecno Spark Go 2023 will be equipped with a 6.56-inch teardrop notch display The LCD panel supports an HD+ resolution and a 120Hz touch sampling rate. While it has a thick chin, the company claims that it offers a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device will come preloaded with Android 12 OS and HiOS 12.

Under the hood, the Spark Go 2023 features the Helio A22 chipset. The handset will be made available in three variants, such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The topmost variant will arrive with support for 3 GB Memory Fusion (virtual RAM).

The Spark Go 2023 has a 5-megapixel camera on the front. On the back, it features a 13-megapixel main camera, a QVGA lens, and a dual-LED flash. The back panel of the device has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The handset has a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged using a USB-C port. It will offer other features, such as dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, and USB OTG. The device measures 163.86 x 75.51 x 8.9mm and offers IPX2 splash resistance.

According to a recent leak, the Spark Go 2023 will cost Rs 6,999. It will be available in three colors: Endless Black, Nebula Purple, and Uyuni Blue.

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A new low-cost smartphone from Tecno is most likely to debut in India. According to rumors, the company will introduce the Tecno Spark Go 2023 in India to update its Spark series lineup.

The specifications are going to be entry-level. The company has not yet made the launch date official. In the meantime, a fresh leak has made the design, cost, features, and retail packaging of the Tecno Spark Go 2023 known.

The source of the leak is PassionateGeekz. According to the source, the phone would have 3GB of RAM and one storage option when it ships to India. With a special launch price of Rs 6,999, the Tecno smartphone will come with 32GB of storage. The global version will offer 64GB of storage and up to 4GB of RAM.

The retail box and unit are also disclosed in the report. Only the phone’s name and the storage option are visible on the packaging. Additionally, the live image lists all the essential phone specifications. The phone will debut with a 16.66cm (6.55 inch) display, according to the leaked live image. The display will feature a waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera and an HD+ resolution.

The phone will have a 5000mAh battery inside. Additionally, a USB Type-C port will be present. Also confirmed by the live image is the presence of a dual-camera arrangement on the phone’s back, with a 13MP primary sensor. The front camera will have a 5MP resolution. It sports a square camera module on the back that houses two cameras and a fingerprint scanner that is located at the back.

It’ll be powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC. The phone will be sold via Amazon in India in addition to traditional offline retailers.

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Tecno has been in the news recently for its latest Phantom X2 series, which debuts with an appealing design that is unlike any other smartphone in the market. The Phantom X2 Pro also features the world’s first retractable 50-megapixel portrait camera. Although the flagship lineup has gained some popularity around the globe, budget smartphones are still the brand’s biggest seller. And it seems the Chinese company has a new affordable smartphone in the works, dubbed Tecno Spark Go 2022.

A new Tecno smartphone called the Spark Go 2023 has been spotted on the Indonesia Telecom website. The “Go” in the moniker of the smartphone suggests it could debut as a budget smartphone. The listing did not reveal any specifications of the smartphone but hints at an imminent launch in Indonesia as well as other markets.

The Tecno Spark series is quite popular among buyers who are looking for a value-for-money smartphone. The lineup includes devices like Tecno Spark 9 Pro, Spark 9, Spark 9T, and more. The company also makes flagship smartphones under the Phantom series.

In related news, Tecno is reportedly planning to launch the premium Phantom X2 Pro in India by the end of this month. As mentioned, the smartphone comes with a unique design and features a retractable portrait camera. The pre-booking for the handset will begin on January 17 through Amazon.

The handset is powered by the Dimensity 9000 chipset, paired with 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. It has a 6.8-inch AMOLED FHD+ curved-edge display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset packs a 5,160mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

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