Last Updated on October 5, 2024 by TM
The Tecno Spark 30C got released as a budget-friendly smartphone for users who are basically on the lookout for functionality with a bit of style added to it.
It offers a decent range of features at a fairly affordable price in Nigeria. This makes the Tecno Spark 30C more suitable for mostly casual users and people who are not very much interested in flagship phones.
With the price of smartphones increasing by the day, the Tecno Spark 10C seeks to strike a balance for users in need of a capable smartphone in Nigeria. Let’s learn more about its key features.
Tecno Spark 30C Key features
- Launched: September, 2024
- Display: 6.7inch LCD
- Resolution: 720 x 1600p
- OS: Android 14
- Chipset: Mediatek Helio G81
- IP54, dust and splash resistant
- RAM: 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
- ROM: 128GB/256GB
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Network: 4G LTE
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Fast Charging: 18W
- Selfie Camera: 8MP
- Main Camera: 50MP
- Infrared Remote Control
- Colours: Orbit Black, Orbit White, Magic Skin 3.0
Tecno Spark 30C Price in Nigeria
The Tecno Spark 30C Price in Nigeria begins at N140,000 ($90). It comes in Magic skin, orbit white, and orbit black. It is available for purchase in online and offline store.
Design & Display
The design of the Tecno Spark 30C looks impressive from top to bottom. I mean, it is hard to belief this is actually a budget smartphone at first. It comes in a body that is made of plastic and has all the external components you will find in a budget smartphone at this price point.
At the top is where the speaker grill is, the bottom is home to the headphone jack, microphone, USB Type-C port and speaker grill, on the right is the volume and power button while on the left is the SIM tray. The camera set up which happens to take the shape of a ring is located at the back.
The display on the other hand has a 6.7inch LCD screen with 720 x 1600 pixels resolutions and a 120Hz refresh rate that ensures optimal refresh rate while maximizing energy efficiency. And if you want to further maximize energy even more efficiently, you can switch to 60Hz.
Camera & Battery
On the punch-hole display is an 8MP front-facing camera and a 50MP HDR ultra-sensitive main camera that helps you experience stunning clarity. There is also an LED flash, an auxiliary lens and an Infrared on the camera set up.
The battery on the other hand has a 5000mAh capacity that is capable of surviving up to 4 years and still performs well. The battery here has a retention rate that is 80% and up, it can survive over 1000+ charging cycles in Nigeria. Speaking of charging, you will find an 18W charger that helps with speeding up the charging time a bit. It goes from 0 to 100% in a little over 2 hours.
Software & Specs
The Tecno Spark 30C comes with android 14 OS and it runs on the Helio G81 processor. It is dust and water proof, receiving an IP54 dust and water resistance rating. The base version has 4GB RAM, followed by the 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM option. All of which have virtual memory, its size is the same as the original size. By this I mean 8GB (4GB + 4GB extended RAM) etc.
The internal storage is available in two options: 128GB and 256GB. These can further be expanded via microSD if you need more space. Tecno was kind enough to integrate SuperWiFi to the Spark 30C to help improve your WiFi connectivity in public spaces in Nigeria like mall, airports etc.
Tecno Spark 30C Specifications
LAUNCH DATE | |
Announced: | September, 2024 |
BODY | |
Dimension: | - |
Colors: | Orbit Black, Orbit White, Magic Skin 3.0 |
Weight: | - |
IP Rating: | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
SIM SLOT | Dual SIM (Nano) |
DISPLAY | |
Type: | IPS |
Size: | 6.7 inch |
Resolution: | 720 x 1600 pixels |
Refresh rate: | 120Hz |
PERFORMANCE | |
Chipset: | MediaTek Helio G81 |
CPU: | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
BATTERY | |
Capacity: | 5000mAh |
Fast Charging: | 18W |
STORAGE | |
RAM: | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
ROM: | 128GB / 256GB |
REAR CAMERA | |
Main: | 50MP |
Secondary: | Auxillary |
Flash: | LED Flash |
SELFIE CAMERA | |
Front Camera: | 8MP |
SOFTWARE | |
Operating System: | Android 14 |
SENSORS | |
Fingerprint Sensor | Side-mounted |
Accelerometer | Yes |
E-Compass | Yes |
Proximity | Yes |
NETWORK | |
Band: | 4G LTE |
CONNECTIVITY | |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Bluetooth: | Yes |
OTG: | Supported |
USB: | TYPE-C |
Infrared | Yes |
Inside the box: | 18W Charger, USB TYPE-C cable, earpiece, transparent case and Sim ejector pin |
Final Thoughts
The Tecno Spark 30C appears to be an interesting smartphone to work with, it comes with a couple of interesting features that very much complement the design. It tend to have a premium look on a plastic body that is very captivating.
That said, the Infrared remote control sensor is positioned as part of the camera set up making it a bit of a bummer for some, as you are most likely going to learn how to tilts The Tecno Spark 30C horizontally if you plan to use it as a remote control for your appliances like the AC. This is unconventional, are you gonna love it?
The Tecno Spark 30C also promises 4 years plus lasting fluency which implies that it has the potentials of performing excellently 4 years from now or maybe more. How true is this? The answer of course lies with time, one can only attest to this after the stipulated years.
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