Tecno has quietly announced a new smartphone in the Spark series. It is a budget offering called the Tecno Spark Go 1. The device has been listed on the company’s official website. It packs some impressive features including a high refresh rate display, multiple configurations, and more. Read on to check all the details.
The Tecno Spark Go 1 has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout which the company calls Dynamic Port. It shows notifications, charging status, and more similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island. The screen offers an HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
Design-wise, the Tecno Spark Go 1 has a flat frame and a nearly circular-shaped camera island on the back panel. It houses a 13MP main sensor whereas the front has an 8MP selfie snapper. The power button doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. Tecno says that the Spark Go 1 can be operated with wet or oily hands. It has an IP54 rating.
Under the hood, the Tecno Spark Go 1 is equipped with a Unisoc T615 processor. It is offered in 4GB and 3GB RAM options along with 4GB of virtual RAM for a smooth performance. Both come in 64GB and 128GB storage variants.
The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 15W charging via a Type-C port.
Tecno Spark Go 1 Specifications
Network Technology
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
- 4G bands: LTE
- Speed: HSPA, LTE
Launch
- Announced: 2024, August 19
- Status: Available. Released 2024, August
Body
- Dimensions: mm
- Weight: g
- Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
- Colors: Startrail Black, Glittery White
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- IP54, dust and splash resistant
Display
- Type: IPS LCD, 120Hz
- Size: 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2
- Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~263 ppi density)
Platform
- OS: Android 14 (Go edition), HIOS 14
- Chipset: Unisoc T615 (12 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MP1
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC
- Internal: 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
- eMMC 5.1
Cameras
- Main Camera: Single – 13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF
- Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera: Single – 8 MP
- Features: Dual-LED flash
- Video: Yes
Sound
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with dual speakers
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Communications
- WLAN: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Positioning: GPS
- NFC: No
- Infrared port: Yes
- Radio:
- USB: USB Type-C, OTG
Features
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Battery
- Type: 5000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 15W wired
Tecno Spark Go 1 Price and Availability
The Tecno Spark Go 1 comes in Startrail Black and Glittery White colors. Pricing and availability details of the smartphone have not been revealed at the moment.
In other news, Tecno is working on new tablets called MegaPad 10 and 11. The brand is also expected to unveil the Phantom V Fold 2 and V Flip 2 in the near future. Their official poster and pre-order details have already been revealed in Ghana.
