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Tecno Spark 10 Pro smartphone review - High-resolution selfie camera in a $150 USD phone

Internationally special. The Tecno Mobile Spark 10 Pro is an affordable mid-range phone with a 32-megapixel selfie camera aimed at social media enthusiasts. In this review, we take a closer look at the approximately $150 USD phone.
Android ARM Smartphone
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Processor
Mediatek Helio G88 8 x 1.8 - 2 GHz, Cortex-A75 / A55
Graphics adapter
ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.80 inch 20:9, 2460 x 1080 pixel 395 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
128 GB eMMC Flash, 128 GB 
, 110 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD (dedicated), NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, proximity sensor, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, 2G (B2/3/5/8), 3G (B1/2/4/5/8), 4G (B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32//B38/40/41/66), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.5 x 168.4 x 76.2 ( = 0.33 x 6.63 x 3 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Ion, 18 Watt charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 13
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix f/​1.6, phase comparison-AF, dual LED-flash, Videos @1440p/​30fps (Camera 1); 2.0MP, depth of field (Camera 2)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix flash
Additional features
Speakers: 1, charger, USB cable, headset, silicone bumper, SIM tool, 12 Months Warranty, FM radio, fanless
Weight
206 g ( = 7.27 oz / 0.45 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
200 Euro
Links
Tecno homepage
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Potential Competitors in Comparison

Bewertung
Datum
Modell
Gewicht
Laufwerk
Groesse
Aufloesung
Preis ab
76.1 %
09/2023
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2		206 g128 GB eMMC Flash6.80"2460x1080
78.7 %
09/2023
Tecno Spark 10 5G
Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2		194 g64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash6.60"1612x720
79 %
08/2023
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2		198.5 g128 GB eMMC Flash6.79"2460x1080
75.9 %
07/2023
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2		201 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.60"2408x1080
78.7 %
05/2023
Nokia G22
T606, Mali-G57 MP1		195 g64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash6.52"1600x720

Case and features – Plenty of space on the smartphone

Internationally, there are exciting and even unusual variants of the Tecno Spark 10 Pro. In addition to the classic white and black color options, which are also available in Europe, there is a two-tone black and white model with a synthetic leather back. However, the most unusual color option is Magic Magenta. It stands out not only because of its partially pink back and frame but also because it fluoresces in the dark, emitting a greenish glow.

Unlike the Tecno Spark 10 Pro, which offers a generous 256 GB of storage, these exciting color options are currently unavailable in Europe or the USA. Therefore, our test device is the black model with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. The phone is well-built but is prone to bending and denting. However, considering its relatively low price point, the durability is acceptable.

The Tecno phone includes NFC functionality. Additionally, it features a dedicated microSD reader, which impresses with comparatively good transfer rates in our tests.

Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Tecno Spark 10 Pro

Size Comparison

❌
168.4 mm / 6.63 inch 76.2 mm / 3 inch 8.5 mm / 0.3346 inch 206 g0.4542 lbs168.6 mm / 6.64 inch 76.3 mm / 3 inch 8.2 mm / 0.3228 inch 198.5 g0.4376 lbs167.7 mm / 6.6 inch 78 mm / 3.07 inch 9.1 mm / 0.3583 inch 201 g0.4431 lbs165 mm / 6.5 inch 76.2 mm / 3 inch 8.5 mm / 0.3346 inch 195 g0.4299 lbs164.4 mm / 6.47 inch 75.5 mm / 2.97 inch 8.4 mm / 0.3307 inch 194 g0.4277 lbs148 mm / 5.83 inch 105 mm / 4.13 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 1.5 g0.00331 lbs
SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
  (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
50 MB/s +70%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
  (Angelbird V60)
29.4 MB/s
Average of class Smartphone
  (10.9 - 77, n=98, last 2 years)
28.4 MB/s -3%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
  (Angelbird V60)
27.5 MB/s -6%
Nokia G22
  (Angelbird V60)
19.6 MB/s -33%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
  (Angelbird V60)
18.7 MB/s -36%

Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)

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Tecno Spark 10 Pro Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø38.8 (22.9-47.5)
Tecno Spark 10 5G Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 6020, 64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø72.7 (25.1-79.7)
Xiaomi Redmi 12 Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø37.3 (25.7-45.6)
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G80, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø34.3 (26.7-47.7)
Nokia G22 Mali-G57 MP1, T606, 64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø37.6 (30.1-45.4)
Tecno Spark 10 Pro Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø75.6 (22.7-82.6)
Tecno Spark 10 5G Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 6020, 64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø36.3 (22.7-48)
Xiaomi Redmi 12 Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø68.8 (25.3-76.1)
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G80, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø74.3 (37-79.3)
Nokia G22 Mali-G57 MP1, T606, 64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø73.1 (39-81.8)

Communication, software, and operation – Fluctuating data rates

WiFi 5 is the fastest WLAN standard that the phone is capable of supporting. Unfortunately, there are frequent disruptions in transfer speeds throughout our test using the reference router Asus ROG Rapture AXE 11000, which may be recreated. Overall, the transfer speeds are at the lower end of what is expected for the pricing range; competing phones provide considerably smoother transfers.

The Tecno Spark 10 Pro is a 4G phone that features certain LTE frequencies, allowing it to be used abroad. Throughout our testing period in urban environments, we never experienced dropped reception, but it's worth noting that it doesn't quite match the reception quality of high-end smartphones.

Android 13 serves as the main operating system, with the company adding its own HiOS on top of it. This customization visibly alters the interface and introduces additional features, such as a voice distorter for messaging services and a blackout function for privacy on the screen. 

The phone comes with a significant amount of pre-installed third-party software, which may require decluttering if you prefer a cleaner system. During our testing, the device had security patches up to date as of August 2023, which is quite recent. It currently receives updates every few months; however, the supplier does not provide information about the duration of support.

The 90 Hz screen ensures swift input responses and contributes to the overall smooth system performance. The touchscreen is responsive even at the corners. The fingerprint sensor is located on the right side, integrated with the standby button, allowing direct unlocking from standby mode, although a slight delay is noticeable.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
Xiaomi Redmi 12
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
367 (341min - 376max) MBit/s +11%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
365 (331min - 379max) MBit/s +10%
Nokia G22
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
362 (319min - 378max) MBit/s +9%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
358 (350min - 366max) MBit/s +8%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
332 (68min - 375max) MBit/s
iperf3 receive AXE11000
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
337 (68min - 354max) MBit/s +11%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
317 (284min - 330max) MBit/s +5%
Nokia G22
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
315 (226min - 328max) MBit/s +4%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
306 (273min - 326max) MBit/s +1%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
303 (248min - 332max) MBit/s
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Tecno Spark 10 Pro; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø302 (248-332)
Tecno Spark 10 Pro; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø332 (68-375)

Cameras – A single rear camera

Front camera recording
Front camera recording

The rear of the phone features a single 50-megapixel camera, supported solely for creating blur effects in portraits. Notably, there is no wide-angle or macro lens included. The main camera's snapshots seem decent at first, although they could benefit from slightly more brightness. Surprisingly, the representation of the sky appears somewhat muddy, and the level of detail in the overall picture is not as accurate as expected.

The phone captures low-light scenes with good mood representation, but it tends to lose dynamic range in very dark areas.

Video recording supports a maximum resolution of 1440p at 30 fps. The autofocus generally performs reliably, and the brightness adjustment is effective.

The 32-megapixel front-facing camera usually takes 8-megapixel pictures, with bigger pixels for better light sensitivity. There is a special setting for capturing images with the full 32-megapixel resolution. Selfies taken with this camera can be slightly enhanced, while details in darker areas may still be visible.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

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ColorChecker
10.3 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
13 ∆E
13.9 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
9.6 ∆E
8 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
12 ∆E
14.6 ∆E
3.7 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
9.5 ∆E
11.4 ∆E
9.5 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
ColorChecker Tecno Spark 10 Pro: 9.61 ∆E min: 3.67 - max: 14.56 ∆E
ColorChecker
28.3 ∆E
47.6 ∆E
35.8 ∆E
36 ∆E
39.5 ∆E
56.5 ∆E
45.8 ∆E
28.3 ∆E
33.6 ∆E
23.8 ∆E
57 ∆E
58.5 ∆E
23.2 ∆E
42.2 ∆E
29.2 ∆E
64.1 ∆E
36 ∆E
41.8 ∆E
54.6 ∆E
59.9 ∆E
46.8 ∆E
35.7 ∆E
23.7 ∆E
13.8 ∆E
ColorChecker Tecno Spark 10 Pro: 40.07 ∆E min: 13.83 - max: 64.06 ∆E

Display – Full HD screen with adequate brightness

Subpixel array
Subpixel array

While a Full HD screen is not yet standard for all devices in this price range, the Tecno Spark 10 Pro includes one. 

The screen's maximum brightness averages 459 cd/m², placing it in the upper tier. Only Nokia's G22 surpasses it in this aspect. On extremely bright days, using the Tecno smartphone outdoors might be a bit challenging, but for most everyday scenarios, the screen's brightness is more than sufficient.

The black level is reasonably low, creating deep-looking dark areas and enhancing color contrast. However, during our tests with a spectrophotometer, the color reproduction proved to be rather mediocre. There is a noticeable blue cast, and almost all colors deviate significantly from the optimum.

We did not detect any PWM, making the phone suitable for even sensitive consumers without any concerns.

432
cd/m²		446
cd/m²		450
cd/m²
420
cd/m²		459
cd/m²		423
cd/m²
419
cd/m²		443
cd/m²		426
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 459 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 435.3 cd/m² Minimum: 1.2 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 91 %
Center on Battery: 459 cd/m²
Contrast: 1530:1 (Black: 0.3 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 7.19 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 8.4 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
99.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.29
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
IPS, 2460x1080, 6.80		Tecno Spark 10 5G
IPS, 1612x720, 6.60		Xiaomi Redmi 12
IPS, 2460x1080, 6.79		Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
PLS, 2408x1080, 6.60		Nokia G22
IPS, 1600x720, 6.52
Response Times
-45%
-20%
-19%
-105%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
23.2 ?(12.8, 10.4)
21.6 ?(10.1, 11.5)
7%
34 ?(18.7, 15.3)
-47%
35.55 ?(16.32, 19.23)
-53%
60.2 ?(33, 27.2)
-159%
Response Time Black / White *
18.5 ?(10.1, 8.4)
36.4 ?(19.6, 16.8)
-97%
17.2 ?(9.9, 7.3)
7%
15.68 ?(4.963, 10.72)
15%
27.7 ?(17.9, 9.8)
-50%
PWM Frequency
343500
Screen
16%
11%
-21%
22%
Brightness middle
459
460
0%
449
-2%
465
1%
674
47%
Brightness
435
435
0%
437
0%
439
1%
641
47%
Brightness Distribution
91
89
-2%
95
4%
89
-2%
90
-1%
Black Level *
0.3
0.3
-0%
0.5
-67%
0.47
-57%
0.43
-43%
Contrast
1530
1533
0%
898
-41%
989
-35%
1567
2%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
7.19
4.04
44%
2.29
68%
8.5
-18%
4.45
38%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
13.1
6.84
48%
4.49
66%
15.8
-21%
7.41
43%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
8.4
5
40%
3.7
56%
11.8
-40%
5.1
39%
Gamma
2.29 96%
2.239 98%
2.254 98%
2.2 100%
2.072 106%
CCT
9402 69%
7896 82%
6198 105%
10757 60%
7799 83%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-15% / 4%
-5% / 4%
-20% / -21%
-42% / -4%

* ... smaller is better

Display Response Times

ℹ
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
   ↔    Response Time Black to White
18.5 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 10.1 ms rise
↘ 8.4 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 36 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms).
   ↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
23.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 12.8 ms rise
↘ 10.4 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 29 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

ℹ
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17900 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

CalMAN grayscale
CalMAN grayscale
CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN color space sRGB
CalMAN color space sRGB
CalMAN saturation
CalMAN saturation

Performance, emissions and battery life - Sufficient power in a good shape

The MediaTek Helio G88 is a mid-range SoC that provides sufficient power for everyday tasks. While it's advisable to avoid running complex apps or excessive multitasking, the system remains smooth and doesn't stutter during normal use.

The maximum temperature of 43.5 °C under prolonged load is noticeable but not critical, and it is strictly localized. Additionally, the SoC experiences minimal throttling in the 3DMark stress tests.

The mono speaker located on the bottom edge is relatively weak and tends to produce a very treble-heavy sound. This makes music or movie sound significantly less enjoyable. For a better audio experience, it's advisable to connect headphones or external speakers through the 3.5 mm jack port or via Bluetooth. Fortunately, the phone supports several important wireless sound transmission standards, including SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, and aptX HD.

The 5,000 mAh battery amazingly lasts 14 hours and 26 minutes in our WLAN test, allowing you to go for a day without charging under average usage conditions. If necessary, the phone may be charged at a maximum of 18 watts. It's worth mentioning that a complete charge cycle takes well over 2 hours.

Geekbench 5.5 | Geekbench 6.2 | PCMark for Android | 3DMark | GFXBench | Octane V2
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (119 - 2138, n=219, last 2 years)
913 Points +142%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
539 Points +43%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
378 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
375 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (284 - 378, n=5)
356 Points -6%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
350 Points -7%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
310 Points -18%
Multi-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (473 - 6681, n=219, last 2 years)
2996 Points +133%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1813 Points +41%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1334 Points +4%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
1318 Points +2%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
1288 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1284 Points 0%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1132 - 1450, n=5)
1284 Points 0%
Geekbench 6.2
Single-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (193 - 2930, n=104, last 2 years)
1399 Points +217%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
709 Points +60%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
442 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (432 - 442, n=4)
437 Points -1%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
434 Points -2%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
413 Points -7%
Multi-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (845 - 7408, n=104, last 2 years)
3865 Points +197%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1781 Points +37%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1384 Points +6%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
1302 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1217 - 1436, n=4)
1295 Points -1%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1223 Points -6%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0
Average of class Smartphone
  (4761 - 21385, n=214, last 2 years)
11787 Points +26%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
9850 Points +5%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
9356 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9290 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (6789 - 9356, n=5)
8557 Points -9%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
6637 Points -29%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
5720 Points -39%
3DMark
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
Average of class Smartphone
  (286 - 7890, n=105, last 2 years)
2755 Points +96%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2589 Points +84%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
1407 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1392 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1362 - 1407, n=5)
1390 Points -1%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1322 Points -6%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
Average of class Smartphone
  (240 - 9814, n=105, last 2 years)
2751 Points +119%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2418 Points +93%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
1255 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1242 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1213 - 1255, n=5)
1238 Points -1%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1161 Points -7%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Physics
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3441 Points +41%
Average of class Smartphone
  (858 - 4679, n=105, last 2 years)
3163 Points +30%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2561 Points +5%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (2339 - 2625, n=5)
2441 Points 0%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
2439 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2414 Points -1%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
Average of class Smartphone
  (317 - 20131, n=182, last 2 years)
6737 Points +364%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2549 Points +75%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
1453 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1334 - 1453, n=5)
1399 Points -4%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1346 Points -7%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1334 Points -8%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
Average of class Smartphone
  (267 - 33376, n=181, last 2 years)
9723 Points +661%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2347 Points +84%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
1277 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1177 - 1277, n=5)
1235 Points -3%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1178 Points -8%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1177 Points -8%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
Average of class Smartphone
  (938 - 8480, n=181, last 2 years)
4224 Points +50%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3647 Points +30%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
2815 Points
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2694 Points -4%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (2427 - 2847, n=5)
2614 Points -7%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2502 Points -11%
Wild Life Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (395 - 9839, n=135, last 2 years)
2555 Points +237%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1191 Points +57%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
759 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
736 Points -3%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (697 - 759, n=5)
729 Points -4%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
706 Points -7%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
408 Points -46%
Wild Life Unlimited Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (394 - 20068, n=203, last 2 years)
6280 Points +732%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1147 Points +52%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
755 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
749 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (622 - 755, n=5)
719 Points -5%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
716 Points -5%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
413 Points -45%
Wild Life Extreme
Average of class Smartphone
  (22 - 5226, n=207, last 2 years)
1689 Points +784%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
322 Points +69%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
191 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
189 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (182 - 191, n=5)
188 Points -2%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
179 Points -6%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
114 Points -40%
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
Average of class Smartphone
  (110 - 5248, n=202, last 2 years)
1698 Points +798%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
313 Points +66%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
189 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
188 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (156 - 189, n=5)
180.2 Points -5%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
178 Points -6%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
112 Points -41%
GFXBench
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.6 - 123, n=226, last 2 years)
44 fps +430%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
29 fps +249%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
10 fps +20%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
8.3 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (7.5 - 9, n=5)
8.24 fps -1%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
7.8 fps -6%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
7.5 fps -10%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.3 - 229, n=226, last 2 years)
64.3 fps +584%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
16 fps +70%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9.5 fps +1%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
9.4 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (8.2 - 9.7, n=5)
9.28 fps -1%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
8.5 fps -10%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
5.5 fps -41%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.8 - 119, n=226, last 2 years)
32.8 fps +569%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
18 fps +267%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
6.4 fps +31%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (4.7 - 5.9, n=5)
5.14 fps +5%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
4.9 fps
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
4.8 fps -2%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
4.7 fps -4%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.85 - 94, n=226, last 2 years)
25.6 fps +631%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
5.7 fps +63%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
3.5 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (3.2 - 3.5, n=5)
3.42 fps -2%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
3.4 fps -3%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
3.2 fps -9%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
2 fps -43%
3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.38 - 42, n=213, last 2 years)
12.5 fps +681%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2.4 fps +50%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
1.6 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1.5 - 1.6, n=4)
1.525 fps -5%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1.5 fps -6%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1.4 fps -12%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
0.85 fps -47%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (4633 - 89112, n=213, last 2 years)
33503 Points +293%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
16765 Points +97%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
11782 Points +38%
Nokia G22
UNISOC T606, Mali-G57 MP1, 4096
10858 Points +27%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (7611 - 10625, n=5)
9306 Points +9%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 8192
8523 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
7611 Points -11%
Tecno Spark 10 ProTecno Spark 10 5GXiaomi Redmi 12Samsung Galaxy A14 LTENokia G22Average 128 GB eMMC FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
131%
2%
-28%
84%
-24%
265%
Sequential Read 256KB
314.7
940.4
199%
300
-5%
298.69
-5%
881
180%
283 ?(106.7 - 511, n=74)
-10%
1508 ?(226 - 4512, n=218, last 2 years)
379%
Sequential Write 256KB
239.8
490
104%
272.5
14%
200.17
-17%
367
53%
193 ?(72.3 - 314, n=74)
-20%
1118 ?(57.5 - 3678, n=218, last 2 years)
366%
Random Read 4KB
108.6
219.8
102%
84.8
-22%
55.9
-49%
131
21%
82.4 ?(8.63 - 247, n=74)
-24%
247 ?(22.2 - 543, n=218, last 2 years)
127%
Random Write 4KB
95
208.2
119%
115
21%
55.86
-41%
172
81%
54 ?(3.84 - 159.9, n=74)
-43%
272 ?(13 - 709, n=218, last 2 years)
186%

Temperatur

Max. Load
 43.5 °C
110 F		33.9 °C
93 F		32.4 °C
90 F		 
 41.5 °C
107 F		35 °C
95 F		32.7 °C
91 F		 
 40.3 °C
105 F		34.9 °C
95 F		32.5 °C
91 F		 
Maximum: 43.5 °C = 110 F
Average: 36.3 °C = 97 F
33.2 °C
92 F		34 °C
93 F		39.8 °C
104 F
33.3 °C
92 F		35.8 °C
96 F		40.1 °C
104 F
33.1 °C
92 F		34.4 °C
94 F		39.2 °C
103 F
Maximum: 40.1 °C = 104 F
Average: 35.9 °C = 97 F
Power Supply (max.)  41.1 °C = 106 F | Room Temperature 21 °C = 70 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 36.3 °C / 97 F, compared to the average of 32.7 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.5 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40.1 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.7 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.


Heatmap Front
Heatmap Front
Heatmap back side
Heatmap back side
3DMark
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
98.9 (1.14min - 1.153max) %
Xiaomi Redmi 12
98 (1.123min - 1.147max) % -1%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
97.3 (1.932min - 1.986max) % -2%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
95.6 % -3%
Wild Life Stress Test Stability
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
99.6 (4.53min - 4.55max) %
Tecno Spark 10 5G
99.3 (7.15min - 7.2max) % 0%
Nokia G22
96.8 (2.44min - 2.52max) % -3%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
96.4 % -3%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
96.4 (4.15min - 4.31max) % -3%
Xiaomi Redmi 12
95.9 (4.33min - 4.52max) % -4%

Legend

 
Tecno Spark 10 Pro Mediatek Helio G88, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, 128 GB eMMC Flash
 
Tecno Spark 10 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6020, ARM Mali-G57 MP2, 64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
 
Xiaomi Redmi 12 Mediatek Helio G88, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, 128 GB eMMC Flash
 
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE Mediatek Helio G80, ARM Mali-G52 MP2, 64 GB eMMC Flash
 
Nokia G22 UNISOC T606, ARM Mali-G57 MP1, 64 GB UFS 2.2 Flash

Speakers

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2037.2382535.837.83132.831.94031.529.65034.433.26325.329.38023.523.110020.221.412517.117.516015.517.320015.625.92502031.531512.436.840010.240.850011.243.963011.748.180012.554.4100011.862.8125011.466.2160010.960.5200011.258.5250011.759.4315012.358.6400012.864.2500013.565.2630014.264.8800014.958.21000015.657.41250016.565.31600017.359.5SPL25.173.9N0.629.7median 12.8median 58.2Delta2.313.231.63831.541.226.331.936.433.13836.13125.718.720.319.518.419.221.317.330.212.23611.843.311.149.811.65710.762.69.264.713.56511.967.612.171.310.172.89.872.310.66810.970.511.867.512.569.813.362.914.16614.968.415.659.616.340.124.481.10.548median 12.1median 64.72.111.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseTecno Spark 10 ProNokia G22
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Tecno Spark 10 Pro audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (73.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 33.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 7.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (10.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.1% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (29.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 73% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 23% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 85% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 12% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Nokia G22 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 31.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (23.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 47% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 44% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 66% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 27% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Battery Life

Battery Runtime - WiFi Websurfing
Nokia G22
5050 mAh
1052 min +21%
Tecno Spark 10 5G
5000 mAh
962 min +11%
Average of class Smartphone
  (424 - 2844, n=228, last 2 years)
914 min +6%
Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE
5000 mAh
896 min +3%
Tecno Spark 10 Pro
5000 mAh
866 min
Xiaomi Redmi 12
5000 mAh
803 min -7%
Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing
14h 26min

Pros

+ plenty storage
+ Full HD screen
+ no PWM flickering
+ long runtimes

Cons

- fluctuating WLAN data rates
- lame eMMC flash
- average loudspeaker
- a not very flexible camera system

Verdict – Not free of flaws

Tecno Spark 10 Pro in review.Test device provided by Tecno Mobile.
Tecno Spark 10 Pro in review.Test device provided by Tecno Mobile.

The Tecno Spark 10 Pro faces a challenge in standing out from the competitive market of affordable mid-range phones, particularly because the unique models with extra RAM and distinctive case options are currently unavailable in the USA.

What's left is a sturdy phone with good performance, a respectable battery life, and a well-crafted casing. Even if the flash speed is not very rapid, the Full HD screen and 128 GB of storage provide decent value for money.

But there are some limitations, such as intermittent reductions in Wi-Fi connection speeds, a subpar speaker, and an abundance of preinstalled software that some users may find annoying. On the plus side, the phone maintains steady performance even after extended usage and the screen does not display PWM flickering.

The Tecno Spark 10 Pro has a solid storage configuration and battery runtimes that are suitable for daily usage, but it can otherwise hardly stand out from other inexpensive mid-range phones.

The Xiaomi Redmi 12 has additional Bluetooth codecs and a more customizable camera system. Those looking for 5G might consider the somewhat more costly Tecno Spark 10 5G.

Price & Availability

The pearl white version is available for $150 USD on amazon.in.

Tecno Spark 10 Pro - 09/20/2023 v7
Florian Schmitt

Chassis
80%
Keyboard
65 / 75 → 87%
Pointing Device
88%
Connectivity
50 / 70 → 71%
Weight
88%
Battery
90%
Display
82%
Games Performance
16 / 64 → 25%
Application Performance
62 / 86 → 72%
Temperature
90%
Noise
100%
Audio
50 / 90 → 56%
Camera
54%
Average
70%
76%
Smartphone - Weighted Average

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The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.

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