TECNO Mobile has added two new smartphones to its Spark Series – “Tecno Spark 3 and Tecno Spark 3 Pro”. I have compared the two phones for your reference and I believe it’s exactly what you searched for.
These new devices are now an upgrade to Tecno Spark 2 phone. So before you order for this phones, you need to check the specifications and features of what you want to buy here on this post.
Tecno Spark 3 and Tecno Spark 3 Pro are similar in many ways but slightly different in some aspects.
There is 6.2 inches FullView display with a notch on both Spark 3 and Spark 3 Pro. Both devices have a 13MP +2MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, 16GB of expandable storage and a 3,5000mAh battery capacity.
However, the difference between Tecno Spark 3 and Tecno Spark 3 Pro is processor used and RAM configurations.
Spark 3 have MediaTek MT6580 SoC chipset with a Quad-Core Processor clocked at 1.3GHz while Spark 3 Pro have Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 SoC which also a Quad-Core Processor.
The lower model Tecno Spark 3 uses 1GB RAM while the higher model Spark 3 Pro uses 2GB RAM.
Key Specs of TECNO Spark 3
- 6.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels
- 2GB Of RAM for Android 9.0 Pie Version and Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition-1GB RAM Version
- Quad-Core 2.0GHz MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22 2GB of RAM Version/ Quad-Core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6580 for the 1GB of RAM Version
- Mali 400/ IMG PowerVR GPU GPU
- 16GB built-in storage
- 13MP + 2MP rear camera and 8MP selfie camera
- 3,500mAh non-removable battery
Design And Display
TECNO Spark 3 has a larg 6.2-inch display with a notch. Though the notch is bigger on this phone and the device body material is a shiny plastic with 4 colours options which includes Black, Red, Gold and Purple.
You will find a dual camera with a LED flash on the 2GB RAM model and a single rear camera also with an LED flash on the 1GB RAM model. There is also a dual SIM slot and dedication MicroSD Slot for storage expansion.
TECNO Spark 3 (Pro) Camera
The 1GB RAM model has a single 13-megapixel camera at the back and 5-megapixel camera in front foe selfies while the 2GB RAM model has dual rear camera setup of 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel while in front, it also has 8-megapixel shooter.
Hardware and Software Configuration
The 1GB model has a MediaTek MT6580 SoC with a Quad-Core Processor clocked at 1.3GHz with 1GB of RAM while the other model has an upgraded Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 SoC which also a Quad-Core Processor but clocked higher with 2GB of RAM and IMG PowerVR GPU
Both models have 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded via the onboard microSD card slot.
The 1GB RAM model runs on Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition out of the box while the 2GB RAM model runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box, both of which will have TECNO’s HIOS custom theme on top of it.
Battery
Both Tecno Spark 3 & Tecno Spark 3 Pro uses the same 3,500mAh battery capacity with no fast charging features on both models.
Wireless Networks & Connectivity
There is no 4G LTE network support on Spark 3 models but it’s available on the higher model which is Spark 3 Pro. Both models supports 3G and 2G networks while other available connectivity options includes; Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, WiFi hotspot, WiFi direct and a microUSB port for charging and file transfer.
TECNO Spark 3 Price and Availability
Tecno Spark 3 and Spark 3 Pro are now commercially available for purchase in some countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and India. The starting price of the phone is $110 (N36,000 – N37,000) for the 2GB/16GB model and $100 (N34,000 – N35,000) for the 1GB/16GB model.
Full Specifications Of Tecno Spark 3
- Colour: Grey, Blue, Gold
- Body: Build Glossy Plastic
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo Go/Android 9 pie for the 2GB Version
- Network: 2G/3G
- Screen Size: 6.2-inch
- Screen Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels
- Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Dimension: 155.3 x 75.8 x 8.15 mm
- Weight: N/A
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Processor: Quad-Core 2.0GHz MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22 2GB of RAM Version/ Quad-Core 1.3GHz
- GPU: Mali 400/IMG PowerVR GPU
- Front Camera: 8MP with flash
- Back Camera: Dual back 13 MP + 2MP camera with phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
- Memory : 16GB ROM Expandable via MICRO SD up to 64GB
- RAM: 1GB/2GB
- Connectivity: GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB Type 2.0
- Battery Capacity: 3,500mAh Removable battery with fast charging
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass Sensor, Temperature sensor, Hall sensor
- Fingerprint : Yes Rear-Mounted
- Colours: Grey, Blue, Gold
Now let’s look at the specs of Spark 3 Pro and what it has to offer to the user.
Tecno Spark 3 Pro Main Specs
- 6.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels
- Android 9.0 Pie, 2GB Of RAM
- MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22, Quad-Core 2.0GHz
- 32GB built-in storage
- 13MP + 2MP rear camera and 8MP selfie camera
- 3,500mAh non-removable battery
Tecno Spark 3 Pro Full Specifications
- Design: Dimension: 155.3 x 75.8 x 8.15 mm
- Material: Plastic
- Weight: N/A
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display Type: IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
- Screen Size: 6.2-inch
- Screen Resolution: 19:9, 720 x 1520 pixels,
- Multi-touch: Yes
- Operating System: Android 9.0 Pie
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22, Quad-Core 2.0GHz
- RAM: 2GB RAM
- Internal Storage: 32GB
- Card Slot: Yes, up to 32GB (dedicated slot)
- Primary Camera: 13MP + 2MP – LED flash
- Secondary Camera: 8MP
- Network and Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi direct, hotspot
- Network 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- USB: Yes, microUSB
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio Jack: Yes
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes (rear-mounted)
- NFC: No
- GPS: Yes
- Sensors: Gravity, Proximity and Light Sensor
- Battery
- Capacity: 3,500mAh Removable
- Type: Li-Ion
- Fast Charging: No
- OTG Support: Yes
- Price and Availability: $110 (N38,000 – N40,000)
- Availability: Available
Which Phones Are Similar To Tecno Spark 3?
If you are looking for Tecno Spark 3 alternatives, you can check the likes of Infinix Hot 7, iTel P33 Plus, Huawei Y5 Lite, Samsung Galaxy J4 Core, Gionee F205 Lite, Gionee S8s, Infinix Hot 6X, Infinix Smart 2, Xiaomi Redmi 6 etc.
You may also like Tecno Spark 2 and Tecno Pouvoir 1 & 2.
That’s all I have today on the latest Tecno Spark 3 smartphones added to the Spark lineup.
