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Phone review: Tecno Spark 3 is definitely worth its price tag


When the Tecno Spark series was first launched as a budget device it never occurred to many users that it would lead to what it has so far accomplished.

The Spark 3 Pro is the latest additions to the Spark series. This year’s Spark Series is amazing in the sense that they comes with a lot of upgrades compared to previous versions.

If you are looking for a great phone that ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank, then look no further than the Spark 3.

It has great battery life, 4G LTE support, good camera, awesome design and a decent performance – Helio A22 with the latest Android 9.0 pie.

The Tecno Spark 3 Pro is a really interesting device with an attractive design, compelling specs at for the budget market.

The new Tecno Spark 3 Pro mobile phone. PHOTO | HILARY KIMUYU
The new Tecno Spark 3 Pro mobile phone. PHOTO | HILARY KIMUYU

Here are the key upgrades of the new Spark 3 Series.

New design – The design is one of the striking features of the new Spark Series. The design of the Spark 3 Series is inspired by the luminous waves of light that glows in the dark. It is available in different colours of Nebula Blue, Champagne Gold, Midnight Black and Blue.

Dual Cameras with AI – The Spark 3 and 3 Pro are blessed with a dual rear camera comprising of a 13MP main shooter and a 2MP secondary sensor for portraits. Another great addition to the camera is the AI features which have the ability to recognize different kinds of scenes.

4G LTE – Unlike the previous series, one will no longer be restricted to the slow 3G internet. 4G LTE allows you to browse the internet with a faster and more stable network connection.

The new Tecno Spark 3 Pro mobile phone and its accessories. PHOTO | HILARY KIMUYU
The new Tecno Spark 3 Pro mobile phone and its accessories. PHOTO | HILARY KIMUYU

Notch Display – The Notch display is the new trend in a smartphone display. The Spark 3 comes with a notch at the top that houses the flash LED, mouthpiece and 8MP front camera. If you don’t like the notch you can choose to hide it by going to the settings.

Better Helio A22 Processor – Compared to last year’s Spark 2 MT6580 processor, the new Spark 3 boasts an improved processor which is known to be power efficient and it is way better than what you get on any low-end devices currently.

Battery life – One of the things we all look out for when buying a smartphone is the battery life. The Spark 3 has a 3500mAh battery which coupled with the Helio A22 processor promises to deliver long hours of usage.

The Tecno Spark 3 and Pro is now available across all retail stores in Kenya and are retailing for Sh10,500 for Spark 3 and Sh12,500 for the Pro.