Tecno has introduced the tecno Spark 3 device which follows the line of other Tecno Spark phones: Tecno Spark 2 and Tecno Spark K9. The device comes with great design and it is offered at mid-range price tag.
The Spark 3 offers good features for its price range, one of them is the Android 9.0 Pie it comes with out of the box. Many users admire and want to use devices running on the latest software and Tecno has provided people with this option at good price, lets have a quick review of the phone and see what it has to offer.
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Tecno Spark 3 Key features
- OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- 4G LTE: YES, LTE
- Screen Size : 6.2 Inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Screen Resolution: 720 x 1500 pixels (~268 ppi density)
- Processor Type: Quad-core 2. GHz Cortex-A53 , Qualcomm chipset
- RAM: 1GB / 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: microSD, up to 128GB
- Back / Rear Camera: 13MP + 13MP camera & dual LED Flash
- Front Camera: 8MP with LED flash
- Battery: 3500 mAh (non-removable)
Tecno Spark 3 Features Overview
It is not possible to miss the notch that the Spark 3 screen comes with. The device features the big notch style making it more attractive, Tecno has done well to work this notch into the 6.2-inch screen just fine.
Tecno Spark 3 is impressive with the 19:9 aspect ratio plan, making it fit even bigger screens into smaller hands. The screen resolution was left at 1500 by 720 px which will provide quality view experience.
The phone is well covered by well polished glass material that gives a more premium feel and look but what’s under the hood?
Prospective buyers of the Tecno Spark 3 are to choose between either 2GB slapped on 16GB or a 1GB RAM with the same 16GB storage. No matter which one you go for, the device treats you to a Qualcomm 2.0 GHz processor.
The Spark 3 device comes with an impressive dual camera setup on the back – sporting a 13MP dual cameras at the back for maximum exposure and depth effects. The camera system is supported by a ring flash for quality output.
For selfies, Tecno Spark 3 uses an 8MP front camera featuring its own LED flash as well. The front camera of the Spark 3 also comes with a face unlock system while on the back is a fingerprint scanner for more convenient unlocking of the device and maximum security.
Tecno Spark 3 is available in finishes of Black, Champagne Gold, Kent Blue and Bordeaux Red, a non-removable 3500 mAh battery is kept under the hood to keep the power going.
Tecno Spark 3 price and availability
Tecno Spark 3 is available in both offline and online markets, price listed here is the official price but it can vary based on your location and the vendor you’re buying from. Tecno spark 3 price in Nigeria is around NGN 31,500 (90 USD) for the 2GB variant and NGN27,000 (75 USD) for the 1GB option, see where to buy below..
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Tecno Spark 3 Alternatives
The Tecno Spark 3 has many great alternatives but the best alternatives of the device we can think of are some of it’s Infinix counter parts: Infinix Hot 6X and some of it’s Tecno family line like Tecno Spark 3 Pro.
Tecno Spark 3 Detailed Specs
Network |
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2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 10(1700/2100), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Status | Launched: 2019 |
Body |
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Dimensions | 155.3 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm |
Keyboard | Touchscreen |
Colors | Black, Champagne Gold, Kent Blue, Bordeaux Red |
Cover | Glass |
Display |
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Type | – IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors – 19:9 Screen aspect ratio |
Size | 6.2 inches, 720 x 1500 pixels, 268 Pixels Per-square Inch |
Memory And OS |
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Card slot | MicroSD, up to 128GB |
Internal | 16GB |
OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
Processors | – Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
RAM | 1GB / 2GB RAM |
Audio |
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Alert types | Vibration, MIDI, MP3 ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio port | 3.5mm jack |
Connectivity |
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2G | N/A |
3G | N/A |
4G | N/A |
WIFI | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
Bluetooth | Version 4.2, A2DP, LE |
GPS | A-GPS |
NFC | NO |
USB | Type 2.0 (with OTG support) |
Camera |
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Primary | – 13 MP + 13 MP, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR and AI bright features |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
Secondary | 8 MP Camera with Selfie Flash |
Battery |
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Capacity | 3500mAh Li-Po non-removable battery |
Stand-by | N/A |
Talk time | N/A |
Music play | |
Other Features |
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Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass with face unlock |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
Browser | HTML5 |
Java | No |
Miscellaneous | – FM radio – MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player – MP4/H.264 player – Photo/video editor – Document viewer |
Price |
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Price level | 2GB/ 16GB – NGN 31,500 (90 USD) 1GB/ 16GB – NGN 27,000 (75 USD) |