TECNO Mobile has launched the TECNO Spark 50 3, the company’s 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. Positioned in the competitive mid-range 5G segment, the newly released device emphasizes extended battery life, rugged durability, and unique offline connectivity features.
Core Specifications and Features
Tecno is marketing the device heavily around its hardware resilience and battery longevity, steering its focus toward users who need a dependable daily driver in varying conditions.
- Battery and Charging: The device is powered by a massive 6500mAh battery, designed to easily support all-day usage. To minimize downtime, it is paired with 45W fast charging.
- Performance and Memory: To handle multitasking, the Spark 50 5G features up to 18GB of extended RAM (utilizing a combination of physical and virtual memory).
- Audio: The phone includes a dedicated noise cancellation feature to ensure voice calls remain clear even in noisy environments.
Durability Standards
A major selling point of the Spark 50 5G is its rugged build quality, which is uncommon in typical budget and mid-range smartphones:
- Drop Resistance: It holds a MIL-STD-810H certification, meaning it has been tested to withstand drops from up to 1.5 meters.
- Water and Dust Protection: The phone features an IP64 PRO rating, making it highly resistant to everyday water exposure and dust.
Advanced Connectivity
Tecno has integrated several specialized connectivity tools aimed at improving reliability in areas with weak cellular reception:
- UPS 3.0 Technology: This signal-boosting tech is designed to facilitate up to 2X faster digital payments (like UPI) even when the network is struggling.
- 4×4 MIMO Support: The device utilizes 4×4 MIMO antenna technology to deliver up to 82% faster download speeds.
- No Network Communication: One of the most distinct additions is a decentralized communication feature, allowing users to stay connected and communicate with compatible devices up to 1.5 kilometers away without relying on standard cellular networks or Wi-Fi.
TECNO Spark 50 5G specifications
- 6.78-inch (720 x 1576 pixels) HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 560 nits brightness
- Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 6400 6nm processor (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2) storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- Android 16 with HiOS 16
- 50MP rear camera with f/1.85 aperture, LED flash
- 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Dust and water resistant (IP64 Pro ratings)
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Dimensions:167.9×79.3×8.18mm; Weight: 210g
- 5G SA / NSA ( n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n38, n40, n41, n48, n77, and n78 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, USB Type-C
- 6500mAh (typical) battery with 45W fast charging
Pricing and availability
The TECNO Spark 50 5G comes in Fantasy Purple, Mint Green, Ink Black and Champagne Gold colours and sports a modern, horizontal camera module on the rear. It is priced at Rs. 16,999 for the 4GB + 128GB model and the 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 18,999.
It will be available from Amazon.in, and leading retail stores across India starting from April 3rd at 12 noon.