TECNO SPARK 40 Series Launched in Kenya
TECNO SPARK 40 Series: TECNO’s SPARK series has been a personal favourite since its debut in 2017. Designed with budget-conscious consumers in mind, the series has consistently delivered impressive features at accessible price points, a promise TECNO has stayed true to over the years.
The last phone we reviewed in this series was the SPARK 10, which launched at around Ksh 19,300. It came with some interesting specs at that price, including 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 6.6-inch Full HD+, and a 90Hz refresh rate, among other features.
Over the years, the company has, of course, launched so many other devices in this series, with the latest being the SPARK 40.
This latest line-up includes four devices: SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, SPARK 40, SPARK 40C. TECNO says each is designed to serve the evolving demands of users across global markets.
”Featuring class-leading slimness, flagship-grade AMOLED displays, superior performance and durability, the SPARK 40 Series sets a new benchmark for entry-to-mid-tier smartphones, all at an unbeatable value.” the company says.
At just 6.49mm, TECNO claims the SPARK 40 Pro+ is the world’s thinnest curved wireless charging phone. The SPARK 40 Pro follows at 6.69mm, offering a lightweight feel without sacrificing toughness.
All SPARK 40 Series devices are built with IP64-rated water and dust resistance, while the SPARK 40 Pro+ and Pro are reinforced with Corning® Gorilla Glass 7i, ensuring durability through daily wear and tear. Despite the slim frames, SPARK 40 Series promise all-round durability experience. Both the SPARK 40 Pro+ and SPARK 40 Pro meet up to 1.5-meter drop resistance standards, with reliable touch performance even with wet or oily finger.
The SPARK 40 Series offers robust performance and long-lasting battery life. At the heart of the SPARK 40 Pro+ is the world’s first MediaTek Helio G200 processor, a cutting-edge 6nm 4G platform that delivers an AnTuTu score of approximately 470,000. The SPARK 40 Pro carries a G100 Ultimate processor, enabling powerful performance.
The SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, and SPARK 40 are all powered by a 5200mAh battery, supported by 45W Super Flash Charge for speedy power-ups. The Pro+ takes charging innovation further with 30W fast wireless charging, a first in its segment, plus support for 5W reverse wireless charging for quick top-up needs and bypass charging to keep temperatures low during gaming.
TECNO’s 5-Year Promise ensures peace of mind. Devices are guaranteed to deliver smooth performance and maintain over 80% battery health after 2,000 full cycles.
The SPARK 40 Pro and Pro+ elevate immersive visual experience via a 6.78” AMOLED 1.5K display with 144Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz instant touch sampling, and an eye-popping 4500 nits peak brightness, the strongest combination in its class, enabling users to enjoy immersive visuals in any environment. The SPARK 40 Series features SGS Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certification, reducing harmful blue light emissions for prolonged viewing comfort.
Audio is equally immersive, with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos on the SPARK 40 Pro and Pro+ models for an elevated multimedia experience.
For the cameras, the Series features a 50MP ultra-clear main camera with EIS electronic stabilization technology(available on Spark 40 Pro+) and RAW domain algorithms, enabling sharper, more natural image processing. The SPARK 40 Series is powered by HiOS 15, TECNO’s latest Android-based operating system, delivering a refreshed and AI-enabled user experience. Key features include AI assistant Ella, dual system, rounding out a polished, future-ready user experience.
The TECNO SPARK 40 Series brings several standout features to Kenya’s crowded budget smartphone market – from AMOLED displays and high refresh rates to fast wired and wireless charging. While TECNO pushes the boundaries in certain areas like thinness and charging tech, other aspects such as performance, software experience, and camera quality remain broadly in line with what competitors like Xiaomi, Samsung, and even Infinix are offering at similar price points.
With the SPARK 40 Series, TECNO says however says it challenges expectations of what affordable smartphones can deliver — combining style and strength, intelligence and endurance, all in a sleek body.
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