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GSM Arena
02-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Tecno Spark 40 series announced, 40 Pro+ debuts Helio G200
Tecno kicked off its Spark 40 series with three entries. Spark 40 is the entry-level device in the group, while Spark 40 Pro and Spark 40 Pro+ offer higher-resolution displays, faster chipsets, and IP64 ingress protection. Spark 40 Pro+ Spark 40 Pro+ is the first phone to launch with MediaTek's Helio G200 chipset, which is paired with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ You get a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED with 1220p+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel features an under-display fingerprint scanner, and you also get a 13MP selfie camera. The back features a 50MP main camera alongside an unspecified auxiliary sensor. There's a 5200mAh battery with 45W wired, 30W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging The software side is covered by HiOS 15.1 based on Android 15. The phone also features IP64 water and dust resistance. Spark 40 Pro+ key specs and pricing Spark 40 Pro+ comes in Nebula Black, Aurora White, Moon Titanium and Tundra Green colors. The device retails for UGX 769,000 ($214) in Uganda, where it is currently on pre-order. Spark 40 Pro Spark 40 Pro gets a flat 6.78-inch AMOLED with the same 1220p+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate as the Pro+ model. It dials down to a Helio G100 chipset, which is paired with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. Tecno Spark 40 Pro The rest of the specs fall in line with the Spark 40 Pro+ with a 50MP main camera around the back and a 13MP front-facing shooter. The device is IP64 rated against water and dust and features a 5,200mAh battery with 45W wired charging. Spark 40 Pro key specs and pricing Spark 40 Pro comes in Ink Black, Moon Titanium, Lake Blue and Bamboo Green colors. It is priced at UGX 679,000 ($189) in Uganda, where open sales start on July 7. Spark 40 Spark 40 offers a 6.67'' IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It features an 8MP front-facing camera and a 50MP rear shooter. Spark 40 key specs There's a Helio G81 chipset under the hood paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128/256GB built-in storage. The software side is covered by HiOS 15.1 based on Android 15 while the battery comes in at 5,200mAh and supports 45W charging. Tecno Spark 40 Spark 40 comes in Ink Black, Titanium Grey, Veil White, and Mirage Blue colors. Pricing is set at UGX 479,000 ($133). Spark 40 • Spark 40 Pro and Pro+
India Today
13-05-2025
- India Today
Tecno Spark 40 series set to arrive in India, could be a top budget phone
Tecno has officially announced that its next-generation Spark 40 series is set to launch in July, worldwide, including India. The company, via a press release, made the news public that its premium model — mind you, not specifically saying the top model — dubbed the Tecno Spark 40 Pro+, will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset, a 4G chipset built on TSMC's advanced 6nm process. Does this mean there could be a 5G offering in the series? Guess we'll find out soon. For now, what makes this scenario interesting is the fact that Tecno Spark phones are usually super-budget devices with relatively good specs. Considering the current-gen Spark 30C with 5G connectivity starts at Rs 9,999 in India, there's a big chance that Tecno may price this phone even more aggressively, considering we are talking about a 4G device of the chipset, the MediaTek Helio G200 SoC is expected to offer over 10 per cent better performance compared to its predecessor, the Helio G100. It features an octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 performance cores and 6x Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The GPU also gets a nice bump — the Mali-G57 MC2 now runs at a higher frequency, which should help with casual gaming and general graphics benchmark tests, the Helio G200 chip reportedly hit an AnTuTu score of around 470,000 — not bad at all for a budget processor. This should translate to faster app launches, better multitasking, and an overall smoother experience for users. 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 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 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.
