The Tecno Mobile released two budget Android smartphones called Spark 3 (KB7) and Spark 3 Pro (KB8) a few months ago at an event that was held in Lagos. The two phones are the latest addition to the Youth-focus Spark series and also the upgraded versions of the Tecno Spark 2 and Spark 2 Pro that was released last year. The devices feature sleek design, a notched Super FULLVIEW display, and good battery capacity suitable for students that need a smartphone with a long-lasting battery. The standard Spark 3 is almost similar to the Spark 3 Pro except for the slight difference in chipset and storage. Let’s check out the full specifications and the prices in Nigeria.
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Design and Display
To begin with, when you take a closer look at the Tecno Spark 3 and Spark 3 Pro, you will observe that the physical design is almost similar. Both smartphones are built with plastic material, well-crafted, with curved edges which give the phones attractive look. The new smartphones feature a U-notch design which houses the selfie camera and the flash. On top of the display is the earpiece port. The volume rocker and the power button are sited on the right-hand side of the phones.
Both smartphones feature the same FULLVIEW 6.2-inch IPS HD+ display which delivers 19.9 aspect ratio. Also, the screen resolution for both smartphones is 720 x 1520 pixels.
Camera and Battery
In terms of camera configurations, the Tecno Spark 3 (1GB RAM model) comes with a single rear AI-powered 13MP camera, while the 2GB RAM model features a dual rear 13MP + 2MP camera for excellent photo shots. On the front, there is an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Tecno Spark 3 Pro, on the other hand, rocks a dual 13MP + 2MP on the rear side, while the front features an 8MP camera for selfies. The cameras on both Android smartphones also come with some other interesting features that help to deliver a perfect image such as Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama.
Battery-wise, both devices are powered by the same 3,500mAh battery which offers a long-lasting power.
Hardware and Software
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Another department where the two phones differ apart from the memory size is in the chipset. The lower version of Tecno Spark 3(1GB) comes loaded with MediaTek MT6580 while the 2GB version is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761), paired with 16GB of Internal storage. Furthermore, the lower version runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) while the higher variant works well with Android 9.0 Pie. The internal storage can also be upgraded up to 32GB via MicroSD card.
Tecno Spark 3 Pro, on the other hand, works well with Helio A22 chipset, driven by the Quad-core 2.0GHz Cortex A53. It is more advanced with less lagging when running Apps to compare to the chipset that comes with Spark 3 (1GB). The chip is paired with a 2GB RAM and a 32GB internal space that can be expanded up to 64GB via microSD card.
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Tecno Spark 3 (KB7) and Spark 3 Pro (KB8) Price in Nigeria and Availability
Both Android smartphones are available for sale on JUMIA NIGERIA and various online and offline mobile phone shops nationwide. The price for the Spark 3 starts from N32, 500 – N34, 000 depending on the configuration and store, while the Spark 3 Pro base price in Nigeria is N39, 000. Any of these smartphones can be purchased at a cheaper price and have it delivered to your location if you order from JUMIA NIGERIA. Available colors are Bordeaux Red, Nebula Black, and Champagne Gold.
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Tecno Spark 3 and Spark 3 Pro Full Specifications
TECNO SPARK 3 |
TECNO SPARK 3 PRO |
Design |
Design |
Dimension: 155.3 x 75.86 x 8.4 mm
Material: Plastic Weight: 174g SIM: Dual Nano SIM Color Shades: Bordeaux Red, Nebula Black, and Champagne Gold. |
Dimension: 155.3 x 75.8 x 8.15 mm
Weight: 174g Material: Plastic Color Shades: Bordeaux Red, Nebula Black, and Champagne Gold SIM: Dual Nano-SIM |
Display |
Display |
Type: FULL VIEW Notched IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Size: 6.2-inch Aspect Ratio: 19.9 Screen Resolution:720 x 1520 pixels Multi-touch: Yes |
Type: FULL VIEW notched IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Size: 6.2-inch Aspect Ratio: 19.9 Screen Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels Multi-touch: Yes |
Camera |
Camera |
Rear: Dual 13MP + 2MP
Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama Front: 8MP, LED flash, HDR, Face ID |
Primary: 13MP + 2MP
Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama Secondary: 8MP, LED flash, HDR, Face ID |
Software |
Software |
Chipset: Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6580 / Quad-core 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio A22
GPU: Mali-400 GPU/PowerVR GE8320 Internal Storage: 16GB RAM: 1GB/2GB RAM Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) / Android 9.0 Pie Card Slot: Yes, expandable up to 32GB |
Chipset: Quad-core 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio A22
GPU: PowerVR GE8320 Internal Storage: 32GB RAM: 2GB RAM Operating System: Android 9 Pie (HiOS 4.6) Card Slot: Yes, expandable up to 64GB |
Network & Connectivity |
Network & Connectivity |
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi direct, hotspot
Network 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: 2100 MHz 4G: No USB: Yes, micro USB Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 A2DP, LE Loudspeaker: Yes Audio Jack: Yes Fingerprint Sensor: Yes, rear-mounted NFC: No Sensors: Gravity, accelerometer, Proximity & Light Sensor GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi direct, hotspot
Network 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: 2100 MHz 4G LTE: Yes USB: Yes, micro USB Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 A2DP, LE Loudspeaker: Yes Audio Jack: Yes Fingerprint Sensor: Yes, rear-mounted NFC: No Sensors: Gravity, accelerometer, Proximity & Light Sensor GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |