Tecno Spark 10 Pro Smartphone – Review and Analysis by 6 Criteria

The Tecno Spark 10 Pro comes in a hard cardboard box. It comes with a USB-C cable and an 18W wall charger. The table below lists the phone’s key specifications :

There is no stereo sound in the gadget. Instead, there is loud (at high frequencies) sound when playing tracks and watching video content.

Appearance and ergonomics of the smartphone

The mobile phone has wide side edges and flat panels, reminiscent of the iPhone shape. The laconic case without slippery rims fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and does not slip out. The edges on the sides have smooth transitions and do not cut into the skin.

The front glass is slightly raised above the frame, but this does not affect the surface plane. The protective film is not glued to the screen, it is in the box, so when buying, you need to think about gluing it right away. The back of the smartphone is glass, the frame on the side is made of plastic. There is no gloss on the case – everything is matte, fingerprints will not be visible.

The overall appearance of the Techno Spark 10 is strict and stylish. It looks more expensive than it costs. It goes well with any style – business or casual. It is a bit heavy, over 200 g, which is felt due to the capacious 5000 mAh battery . The buttons on the case do not protrude. The power button has a fingerprint scanner built into it, which quickly recognizes the owner.

The front camera is located in the screen matrix behind a round cutout. There is an LED indicator that responds to events around. The smartphone supports two Nano-SIM cards and one memory card at once.

It is possible to replace cards in hot mode. There are no elements at the top of the end, at the bottom there is a speaker, Type-C connector, microphone and audio output for 3.5 mm headphones. The model is available in two colors – dark (star black) and light (pearl white).

Display type, its diagonal and resolution

This model has an IPS matrix with an antiglare function. The display diagonal is 6.8 inches – comfortable for everyday tasks or interacting with multimedia. Compared to the previous version, the screen is larger by 0.2 inches.

Because of this, it may be difficult to hold it with one hand. But for scrolling through the news feed and messengers, this size is convenient.

There is a small frame with indents of 3.5 mm on the sides, 4 mm at the top and 8 mm at the bottom. The screen supports a frame refresh rate of 90 Hz.

The display surface is mirror-smooth and scratch-resistant. It has a grease-repellent coating. Due to this, fingerprints are easier to remove and appear less often than on regular glass.

The maximum display brightness is up to 540 cd/m2. The smartphone is convenient to use even in bright sunlight. The minimum brightness level is 10 cd/m2, which allows you to view content on the phone at night.

Among the display’s features:

• Automatic brightness adjustment using a sensor on the front panel;
• viewing angles without shifts, which ensures comfortable viewing from any angle;
• rich colors with a pleasant image.

The user can change the screen refresh rate, increasing it to 90 Hz. Scrolling is smooth. By default, the smartphone decides when to increase the frequency. There is also an eye protection mode. When activated, the intensity of blue shades decreases, replacing them with softer and warmer tones. There is a “Pocket” function, which reduces the sensitivity of the sensor and prevents accidental key presses.

Performance

The smartphone is based on the 8-core SoC Mediatek Helio G88 processor. The graphics editor is the GPU Mali-G52 MP2. These two chips provide the basis for running modern applications. Regarding memory:

1. RAM capacity – 4 or 8 GB, it is possible to virtually expand this parameter by 5 GB;
2. internal memory – 128 or 256 GB;
3. There is a slot for memory cards.

This performance is more than enough for everyday tasks. The camera does not slow down when shooting video and photos. It is a different story with games. The simplest applications work without complaints. Complex games can only be launched at low or medium settings. All parameters are selected manually, which allows you to optimize the device for any game.

External devices can be connected to the smartphone via USB Type-C ports using the USB OTG mode. The smartphone has an effective cooling system. Even under 100% load, the device does not overheat. Under such conditions, the case is warm, but not hot.

An additional advantage is the presence of a separate slot for SD. Due to this, you can expand the internal storage to download more applications.

Main and front camera characteristics

The camera block is designed in the style of the iPhone. There is one main lens – 50 MP. The second is an additional AI camera, which allows you to better focus on the subject. There is a flash for shooting at night. It works well, but it blinds the eyes. By default, shooting is done with a resolution of 12.5 MP. To use the maximum capabilities, you need to set 50 MP manually.

The 32 MP selfie camera has a three-level backlight. Thanks to this, your own photos turn out better even in low-light conditions. There is a night shooting mode and photo decoration elements. The camera control application is typical. If desired, the user can turn off the shutter sound by going to the settings. A nice bonus is auto shooting when a smile is detected in the frame.

You can shoot video in different modes: standard Full HD and cinematic. The latter is convenient for making videos for social networks. Video is recorded with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. For a budget device, this is considered an excellent indicator. The manufacturer added a “hybrid” zoom mode to the smartphone.

Autonomy

By today’s standards, the Techno Spark 10 Pro has a standard 5000 mAh battery. The smartphone consumes energy economically, even considering the large display. With active use, the device can work reliably all day. 

• 17 hours 30 minutes – in reading mode;

• 11 hours 45 minutes – when watching videos;

• 8 hours 00 minutes – when launching 3D games.

The given values ​​are considered the maximum values ​​that are possible under “ideal” conditions. In reality, when a SIM card is inserted into the smartphone, several applications are launched simultaneously, calls are made, the autonomy is noticeably reduced. It takes 1 hour 50 minutes to fully charge the battery, up to 60% in 45 minutes. Charging technology is wired only.

Software

Tecno Spark 10 pro runs on its own HiOS operating system, which is developed taking into account the Android 13 OS. Among its features are:

1. No pop-up ads,
2. no additional panels or complex buttons,
3. simplicity and accessibility of control,
4. dividing the curtain with notification into two halves.

Among the additional features of the smartphone is FM radio. To use it, you need to connect headphones, which act as an antenna. A useful option is a compass, which makes the phone indispensable for trips and hiking. The device supports NFC technology for cashless payments. Data transfer is carried out via 2G, 3G, 4G LTE networks.