Tecno Spark 40 series set to arrive in India, could be a top budget phone
Tecno also says the phone will offer 1.5K super-resolution rendering thanks to its in-house image processing algorithms. Do note, what we are talking about here is graphics upscaling, so that the visuals that appear on the screen appear sharper. Which also means the screen's resolution could very well still be HD+, similar to what we have on the Spark 30C.advertisementAnother area where the phone could shine is connectivity. Despite being a 4G chip, the Helio G200 includes a feature called DCSAR (Dynamic Communication Smart Adaptive Response), which is said to improve signal stability and data speeds, even in weak signal zones.Tecno hasn't shared many details about the rest of the Spark 40 Series yet, including things like camera specs, battery size or design. However, it has hinted at a slim profile and flagship-like responsiveness, which can sound like a bit of an exaggeration for a budget series. But the company has usually produced good VFM devices in the affordable segment, so it remains to be seen how the Spark 40 Series fares.
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