Tecno Spark 20 Pro: The Tecno Spark 20 Pro is the latest in the line that has seen this Chinese brand constantly redefine what sort of experience cost-conscious buyers can expect for their money when they buy a budget phone.
This device, which launches in early 2025, showcases Tecno’s increasing confidence in delivering feature-rich experiences at affordable price levels, primarily in rising markets such as Africa, South Asia and Latin America.
Design and Aesthetics
Design and display The Spark 20 Pro wears an adventurous, refreshingly bold look that goes against the ordinary in ways that you won’t expect from an entry-level budget device.
Its back features a unique geometric design with a light-reflecting prismatic outer which comes in Starlit Black, Twilight Purple, and Ocean Teal colors.
The rear panel is a continuation of the design-rich front, with the camera island adopting a straight and narrow rectangular housing, that’s mounted effortlessly into the overall design of the back panel.
Weighing 189g, its 8.3mm thickness hits a good spot between one handed usability and weight in your hand.
Plastic frame with a metallic look added over the top for perceived quality. Tecno says the device is not water-resistant but has improved splash protection due to tighter internal waterproofing.
Display Technology
Spark 20 Pro’s 6.78-inch LCD display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate is the real star here – very cool to see those features at this price.
It offers punchy colors with good viewing angles, but it doesn’t have the kind of contrast you’ll get with AMOLED options. Maximum brightness is 650 nits, which is good enough for most environments, as long as it’s not directly under the sun.
The screen has a centred punch-hole camera cutout and thin bezels to give it an eye-watering 91% screen-to-body ratio.
Tecno also has AI-based refresh rate control of 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz managing it its own way according to content to ensure smooth experience while keeping long battery life.
Performance Hardware
Efficient performance A MediaTek Dimensity 810 with 8GB RAM & 256GB of storage (with the ability to expand via microSD) powers the Spark 20 Pro, offering stronger performance than expected.
This hardware solution excels and tackles everyday tasks with ease without breaking a sweat and can deal with casual gaming at lower settings.
‘Memory Fusion’ technology from Tecno can use up to 8GB of phone storage as virtual RAM, resulting in more headroom for multi-tasking.
The phone is also powered by HiOS 14 laid on top of Android 15 and comes with plenty of customizable content and productivity tools. Tecno has improved on the issue of bloatware from earlier generations, but there are still some pre-installed apps.
Camera Capabilities
Photography gets good exposure with PDAF equipped improved low-light capability 64MP main sensor. This is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor along with 2MP macro lens.
These secondary cameras are not of much use though as in daylight, main shooter takes impressive photos with a good dynamic range and it works well to retain details.
The 32MP front camera is coupled with AI-based beauty features and portrait effects. The main camera can record 4K video at 30fps, but image stabilization is only available at 1080p.
Battery and Charging
Powering the device is a 5000mAh battery that should be good enough for casual gaming and media consumption lasting an entire day.
Thanks to the included 33W fast charger, the device can be charged from 0% to 55% in just 30 minutes—better than previous generations that’s for sure. Tecno smart power savers customises the background running usage to ensure standby of upto 30 hours.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Stunning design which stands out in the budget segment
Decent color representation of 120Hz display
Good primary camera done justice under daylight conditions
Great battery life with faster charging
Expandable memory via microSD card slot and two-SIM Enabling ports
Cons:
Secondary cameras are not particularly useful
Poor contrast, brightness on LCD panel in bright light
Micro scratched after some time because of plastic build
One-time software update (one major OS update)
No ultrawide camera offered despite the triple-camera branding
Tecno Spark 20 Pro: Value Proposition
The Tecno Spark 20 Pro offers the kind of value for money that’s hard to argue with for the budget conscious, with core elements such as a high refresh rate display, good main camera and long battery life brought to the table at a price point that can’t easily be beaten.
While there are inherent trade-offs in this price segment, Tecno has chosen to focus on things that will actually matter to the end user.
If you’re after value for money then for first time smart phone buyers and anyone looking for the most bang for the least bucks, the Spark 20 Pro was a fabulous package that overperforms in its price point whilst enjoying the same hardy reliability that has made Tecno a brand to be reckoned with in their intended markets.