Tecno Spark Go 2020 Review, Pros and Cons -Tecno launched its new low-cost smartphone, Tecno Spark Go 2020, in India, and is one of the rare phones with a fingerprint sensor at a price of $ 89 (6,499 INR). In addition to the fingerprint reader, it comes with a large 3000mAh battery, a waterdrop notch screen, and many other features. The company also offers a free screen replacement offer in case of any damage and a 13-month warranty. Continue reading to learn more about Tecno Spark Go 2020 review.
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Tecno Spark Go 2020 Review
Highlights
- The device has a fingerprint reader, although it is a budget phone.
- It runs on HiOS based on the latest Android 9 OS.
- The phone draws power from a huge 3000 mAh battery.
- Tecno Spark Go 2020 has a single camera configuration at the rear with an LED flash.
Display and Design
The phone has a glossy plastic back with a square rectangle case containing single cameras and an LED flash. For security, there is a fingerprint sensor on the back that can unlock the phone instantly. At the front, Spark Go 2020 comes with a waterdrop notch screen with thick bezels at the bottom.
Getting to the screen specifications, Tecno Spark Go features a 6.1 inches HD+ LCD screen with a notch on the top. However, there is no screen protection.
Memory and Internals
Speaking of internals, the device runs on HiOS 5.0 which is based on the latest Android 9. It can handle day-to-day tasks easily with the help of the MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core chipset.
The company released only a single variant of this phone with 1GB/2GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. In addition, you can expand the memory via an external SD card up to 256 GB. If you like the TECNO phone and are looking for better features, check the TECNO Pouvoir 4 Pro.
Camera
Tecno Spark Go 2020 is equipped with dual rear cameras with dual-LED flash with features like HDR, AI mode, and Bokeh effect. The phone comes with an 8MP primary sensor lens. At the front, there is a 5 MP front camera with f 2.0 aperture along with a front LED to capture photos at night.
Battery and Others
A huge Lithium 3000 mAh battery is onboard the device, which can provide a good battery backup so you can play, watch and do more. Spark Go 2020 will be sold via the online store at an expected price of $89 (6,499 INR). The first sale starts on September 7th.
Tecno Spark Go 2020 Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of Tecno Spark Go 2020 phone.
| Specifications | TECNO Spark Go 2020 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Announced | August 2020 |
| Weight | 174 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Display | Capacitive touchscreen LCD, 16M colors |
| Protection | No |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels |
| OS | Android 9 (Pie) HiOS 5.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Card slot | Yes (up to 256 GB) |
| RAM | 1GB and 2GB |
| Internal | 16GB |
| Camera | 8MP |
| Selfie | 5MP |
| 3.5 mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP / LE |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Rear Side Fingerprint, accelerometer and proximity |
| Battery | Lithium 5000 mAh battery |
| Colors | Black and Purple |
| Price | $ 89 (6,499 INR) |
Tecno Spark Go 2020 Pros and Cons
Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of Tecno Spark Go 2020 phone.
Pros
- A 3000 mAh battery
- Budget phone with Fingerprint reader
- The device runs on the HiOS 5.0 UI
- The reasonable price range for many features
Cons
- The phone is not suitable for multitasking
- There is no fast charging support that will take a long time to charge the 3000 mAh battery
- Only 16 GB of storage space
- 40% of the storage will be pre-installed for the OS and apps
- Average image quality
- Instead of the latest OS Android 9.0 is given
Conclusion
At this price point, the Tecno Spark Go 2020 is certainly providing a cost-effective phone as it has good specifications for that price compared to other phones. It is equipped with many interesting features, such as audio sharing, camera modes, etc. Therefore, if you want a low-cost phone for general use, you can definitely go for this device.
