Tecno Spark 20P Smartphone Review

Tecno Spark 20P Smartphone Review: Tecno launched the Tecno Spark 20P in June 2024 and the smartphone went on sale later that month. Like other Tecno smartphones, the Tecno Spark 20P has been launched globally but the rollout will be gradual. It is a budget smartphone so it does not have 5G connectivity which could be a deal breaker for many.

The Tecno Spark 20P has the same design philosophy as the other Tecno 2024 smartphones, so it looks a lot like them. It has a nice design and comes with new colors to impress potential buyers. However, the budget market is extremely competitive and this smartphone will have a tough battle ahead. Let’s start with a detailed review of the Tecno Spark 20P smartphone and see if it is worth buying.

Tecno Spark 20P Smartphone Review

Reflexes

1. The Tecno Spark 20P has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with 90Hz high refresh rate support.
2. The Tecno Spark 20P has the MediaTek 4G chipset that is capable of reaching clock speeds of up to 2.2 GHz.
3. The smartphone comes with Android 13 operating system, which is feature-rich.
4. The Tecno Spark 20P has a 50MP single rear camera system with an 8MP selfie camera.
5. The smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging support.

Design and exhibition

The design of the Tecno Spark 20P is quite similar to other Tecno smartphones. It has the same flat design with an iPhone-like camera island at the back. However, the design looks pretty good and the colours really complement the phone. It is available in Alpenglow Gold and Magic Skin colour options.

Since the phone has a flat shape, the grip is solid and it doesn’t slip out of your hands easily. On the front, you’ll find the display with a small waterdrop notch. Talking about the display, the Tecno Spark 20P features a 6.6-inch IPS display with support for a high refresh rate of 90Hz.

The panel is colour accurate and decently backlit, so viewing content on the screen will be a pleasure. However, the display only has an HD+ resolution, which won’t please some people. A phone released in 2024 should have an FHD+ resolution, even if it’s a budget phone.

Memory and internal

The Tecno Spark 20P comes equipped with a MediaTek 4G chipset that is capable of clock speeds of up to 2.2GHz, which should be enough power to run all your everyday apps and games decently. Speaking of gaming, this chipset can run basic games decently, but don’t expect it to run heavier games like Genshinn Impact. It can’t run that game as it’s not a gaming smartphone.

The thermal system of the phone is also well done, so the phone will not overheat under normal circumstances. Also, Tecno decided to do without 5G connectivity on this smartphone for cost-cutting measures. The Tecno Spark 20P runs on the Android 13 operating system, which is quite feature-rich. It would have been appreciated if it had the latest Android 14, but there is nothing we can do about it.

The smartphone also comes equipped with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It also supports a microSDXC expansion slot that lets you expand your internal storage further. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack, something that you don’t get on expensive phones these days.

Camera

The Tecno Spark 20P comes with a 50MP single rear camera system. The main camera features a 50MP sensor that takes some decent photos with levels of detail that are impressive for the price. The color tone of the images also appears almost natural. There is also a secondary auxiliary lens, but it is useless. It is there to give the phone a more premium look, but it cannot do anything more than that.

On the front of the Tecno Spark 20P is an 8MP selfie camera and it can take some average selfies at best. It’s not going to win any records, but it’s not bad either. The quality is enough to post them on social media. As for video recording, the Tecno Spark 20P can record at a maximum resolution of 1080p at 30 FPS from the rear camera. However, there’s no image stabilization of any kind.

Battery and others

The Tecno Spark 20P has a high-capacity 5000 mAh battery, which is capable of providing excellent battery life. It can easily last 2 days or even more with light to medium usage that includes a bit of camera, social media, YouTube, etc.

But if you edit photos or play games a lot, the battery will drain faster and may not even last a full day. The smartphone supports 18W wired fast charging. An 18W charger is not really a fast charger, but at least it comes included in the box. Other smartphone makers are removing the charger from the box, but that is not the case here. This charger can fully charge the battery in about three hours.

Apart from that, the phone also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The smartphone also has a stereo speaker setup, which is honestly surprising in this price range. Talking about the pricing, the phone is available for purchase for around $191 (Rs 15,999 in India) approximately.

Pros and cons of the Tecno Spark 20P

Detailed specifications of the Tecno Spark 20P

Below you can see the Tecno Spark 20P Smartphone Full Specifications.

Conclusion

The Tecno Spark 20P has extremely low-end specs. It doesn’t have water resistance or front glass protection. The only good thing about the phone is its design, camera, and battery. All the internals, even the low-end ones, would have been acceptable if the price was right, which it isn’t. Tecno called it a budget phone, but it really isn’t. It’s an extremely low-end budget phone in terms of internal specs, but it’s priced like a mid-range smartphone. It doesn’t even have 5G, which would have been fine for a budget phone, but then again, the phone isn’t really priced like a budget phone.

We do not recommend this phone at all. Users should avoid a phone like the OnePlus Ace 3V, which has much better specifications in every aspect and still costs a bit more than the Tecno Spark 20P. However, the final decision is up to you, so it is better to choose a smartphone based on your requirements and needs.