The TECNO Spark 2 was launched this month. To those who aren’t familiar with this series of TECNO smartphones, the TECNO Spark series surfaced online sometimes in August last year. And now we will be having a new type of Spark evolution which is the Spark Go Edition! For those who are completely new to Go edition OS, these are a special kind of software designed for entry-level smartphones with new and optimised Go apps for better and faster performance.
This device is actually an upgrade of their previous Sparks — The Spark K7 and Spark K9 Plus which were launched in August 2017. There are some major changes which distinguished the TECNO Spark 2 from the previous released Sparks. This second generation of Spark series comes in two variants — Spark 2 and Spark 2 PRO. Some of the major highlights are it’s 18:9 display, face unlock feature and another Go series for budget smartphones. Stick with me as I am about to dig deeper into what makes the Spark 2 sparks!
TECNO Spark 2 Quick Review — Everything You Should Know!
This device got a completely different design. The TECNO Spark 2 comprises of a fine dazzling 6-inches which is much larger than their previous 5.5-inches Spark series, IPS LCD Touchscreen display, HD+ (720×1440 pixels) and a full 18:9 Aspect Ratio display. Its polycarbonate build is unquestionably striking for a budget device.
Moving on to the software and processor. This is one of the notable highlights of the Spark 2. It runs a powerful 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU processor and the Android 8 Oreo Go Edition. The Spark 2 running on Android GO Edition can give you a perfect working experience ensuring your applications are running smoothly under moderate use. Spark 2 also holds promise for photography and selfie admirers with its unique 8MP front + 13MP rear cameras both with LED flash.
The TECNO Spark 2 isn’t different from the Spark K7 as it offers an immersive performance. It comes with no 4G LTE network, a large mem 1GB + 16GB ROM (can be expanded using an SD up to 128GB). It also features a powerful 3500mAh large battery (Click here to see the list of phones with large battery capacity) and a fingerprint sensor.
TECNO Spark 2 Key Specs
Here are the Spark 2 key specifications on what you should expect to enjoy when you purchase this smart device.
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display (720×1440 pixels) |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU |
| Storage | 16GB ROM + 1GB RAM (can be expanded using an SD up to 128GB) |
| Camera | Front – 8MP (with flash) / Rear – 13MP (autofocus, LED flash) |
| Battery | 3500mAh |
| Price | ₦36,200 |
TECNO Spark 2 Photos
TECNO Spark 2 Price and Availability
The TECNO Spark 2 launched June 2018, it is available in colours Black and Gold. You can order the smartphone from any of the following online shopping markets using the links below. TECNO Spark 2 retails at ₦36,200 in Nigeria. (CLICK TO BUY SPARK 2 or SEE MORE PHONES UNDER ₦40,000).
TECNO Spark 2 Full Specifications and Features
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition
- Processor: MediaTek 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU
- GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold
- Dimension: 159.3*76.1*7.8 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano Sim
- SIM Count: Dual Hybrid Sim
Display
- Display: 6-inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display (720×1440 pixels), 18:9 aspect ratio
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 megapixels, auto-focus, LED ring flash
- Rear Camera Features: –
- Front Camera: 8 megapixels, auto-focus, LED quad flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, Dual Band (2.4G + 5G)
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB v2.0, with OTG support
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: Yes
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3500mAh
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No
Where to buy TECNO Spark 2
CLICK HERE TO BUY THE SPARK 2 in Nigeria.
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