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Tecno Spark 4

{{short description|Tecno Spark 4 series smartphone}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}

{{Infobox mobile phone

| name = Tecno Spark 4 Lite
Tecno Spark 4 Air
Tecno Spark 4

| image = Spark-4-Back.jpg

| imagesize =

| alt = Tecno Spark 4 back showing the triple camera

| caption = Tecno Spark 4 back showing the triple camera

| brand = Tecno Spark

| manufacturer = Tecno Mobile

| series = Spark 4

| modelnumber = BB4k (Spark 4 Lite)
KC6 (Spark 4 Air)
KC8 (Spark 4)

| released = {{Start date and age|2019|08|29|df=yes}}

| available =

| unitssold =

| predecessor = Spark 3/3 Pro

| successor = Spark 5/5 Pro

| related =

| type = Phablet

| form = Slate

| size = Spark 4 Lite:
{{convert|166.7 x 75.8 x 8.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}
Spark 4 Air:
{{convert|156.1 x 75.0 x 9.2|mm|in|abbr=on}}
Spark 4:
{{convert|165.28 x 75.9 x 8.2|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{plainlist|

  • Spark 4 Lite: {{convert|176|g|oz|abbr=on}}
  • Spark 4 Air: {{convert|168|g|oz|abbr=on}}
  • Spark 4: {{convert|176|g|oz|abbr=on}}

}}

| os = Android 10 with HiOS 6.2.0

| soc = MediaTek Helio A22

| cpu = Helio: Quad-core (4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A53)

| gpu = MediaTek: PowerVR GE8320

| memory = {{val|2|ul=Gigabyte{{!}}GB}} RAM

| storage = 32 GB

| memory_card = microSD, expandable up to {{val|128|u=GB}}

| battery = {{plainlist|

  • Spark 4 Lite: {{val|4000|u=mAh}}
  • Spark 4 Air: {{val|3000|u=mAh}}
  • Spark 4: {{val|4000|u=mAh}}

}}

| input = {{plainlist|

}}

| networks = 2G
3G
4G
4G LTE

| display = {{ubl

|720 x 1600 720p (HDR10 for Spark 4) Dot Notch IPS LCD display

|Spark 4 Lite: 6.52 in (166.7 mm), ({{val|269|u=ppi}})

|Spark 4 Air: 6.1 in (156.1 mm), ({{val|273|u=ppi}})

|Spark 4: 6.52 in (165.28 mm), ({{val|269|u=ppi}})

}}

| ext_display = (Always On for Spark 4)

| rear_camera = Spark 4 Lite: 8MP PDAF

Spark 4 Air: 13MP PDAF + 2MP Dual Camera

Spark 4: 13 MP PDAF + 2MP + Low-light Sensor Triple Camera

| front_camera = Spark 4 Lite: 8MP Front Camera

Spark 4 Air: 5MP Front Camera

Spark 4: 8MP Front Camera

| sound = Loudspeaker
3.5mm Headphone jack

| connectivity = Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
USB 2.0

| website = {{URL|https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-lite|Spark 4 Lite}}
{{URL|https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-air-5|Spark 4 Air}}
{{URL|www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-1|Spark 4}}

| references ={{cite web|url=https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-lite|title=TECNO SPARK 4 Lite - TECNO (Global)|publisher=Tecno|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=24 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824172138/https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-lite/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-air-5|title=TECNO SPARK 4 Air - TECNO (Global)|publisher=Tecno|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719143956/https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-air-5|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-1|title=TECNO SPARK 4 - TECNO Mobile|publisher=Tecno|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807233038/https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/spark-4-1|url-status=dead}}

}}

Tecno Spark 4 Lite, Tecno Spark 4 Air and Tecno Spark 4 are Android-based smartphones manufactured, released and marketed by the Chinese company Tecno Mobile as part of Tecno Spark 4 series. The device were unveiled as successors to Tecno Spark 3 and Tecno Spark 3 Pro.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/tecno-launches-youth-centric-spark-4-with-bigger-screen-and-enhanced-ai-camera/gxpz8yz|title=TECNO launches youth-centric Spark 4 with bigger screen and enhanced AI Camera features|date=24 October 2019|publisher=Pulse NG|access-date=19 February 2020}} It is the fourth generation of Tecno's Spark series of smartphones.{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/tecno-unveils-youth-focused-spark-4-device|title=Sixth generation Spark 4 Air unveiled|date=12 November 2019|publisher=Punch Newspapers|access-date=19 February 2020}}

The Spark 4 Lite, Spark 4 Air and Spark 4 are the upgraded versions of Spark 3 batch, coming with the same OS, RAM and GPU, but with different UI and battery capacity.{{Cite web|url=https://www.droidafrica.net/tecno-spark-4-vs-tecno-spark-3-what-has-changed|title=Tecno Spark 4 vs Tecno Spark 3: What has Changed?|last=Ekpa|first=Stephen Monday|date=18 November 2019|publisher=DroidAfrica|access-date=19 February 2020}}

The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the larger battery, larger display, triple cameras and the faiba support.{{Cite web|url=https://tech-ish.com/2019/11/12/tecno-spark-4-unboxing|title=TECNO Spark 4 Impressions!|last=Otieno|first=Dickson|date=12 November 2019|publisher=tech-ish|access-date=19 February 2020}} Reviewers, however, still criticize the lack of full HD display, software update, fast charging and missing USB Type-C port.{{Cite web|url=https://tech-ish.com/2019/12/01/tecno-spark-4-full-review|title=TECNO Spark 4 Review|last=Otieno|first=Dickson|date=1 December 2019|publisher=tech-ish|access-date=19 February 2020}}

Specifications

=Hardware=

The Spark 4 Lite, Spark 4 Air and Spark 4 all feature a 720p resolution. The Spark 4 Lite and Spark 4 come with an 20:9 aspect ratio, while the Spark 4 Air comes with an 19.5:9 aspect ratio; the Spark 4 Lite and Spark 4 have 6.52-inch Dot Notch IPS LCD display, on the contrary, the Spark 4 Air has 6.1-inch Dot Notch IPS LCD display. The Spark 4 comes with Always On display (AOD) and HDR10.{{Cite web|url=https://www.91mobiles.com/tecno-spark-4-air-price-in-india|title=Tecno Spark 4 Air Price, Specifications, Reviews, Specifications & Features|website=91mobiles.com|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_4_lite-10007.php|title=TECNO Spark 4 Lite - Full phone specifications|publisher=GSMArena|access-date=19 February 2020|date=4 November 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://techweez.com/2019/10/16/tecno-spark-4-specifications-price-kenya|title=TECNO Spark 4 Specifications and Price in Kenya|date=16 October 2019 |publisher=Techweez|access-date=19 February 2020}}

All the devices come with a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC and 2 GB of RAM.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ng/tecno-spark-4-enhances-view-with-bigger-screen|title=TECNO SPARK 4 Enhances View With Bigger Screen|last=Adejumoh|first=Justus|date=12 December 2019|publisher=Independent Newspapers|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://mobilityarena.com/tecno-spark-4-lite|title=TECNO Spark 4 Lite - Full Phone Specifications|date=4 January 2020|publisher=Mobility Arena|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://mobilityarena.com/tecno-spark-4-air|title=TECNO Spark 4 Lite smartphone launches in India|date=19 August 2019|publisher=Mobility Arena|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=27 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927065124/https://mobilityarena.com/tecno-spark-4-air|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://mobilityarena.com/tecno-spark-4|title=TECNO Spark 4 (Android 9 Phone With Triple Camera) - Full Specs|date=26 September 2019|publisher=Mobility Arena|access-date=19 February 2020}}

The Spark 4 Lite, Spark 4 Air and Spark 4 all come with 32 GB storage. They all feature the ability to use a microSD card to expand the storage to a maximum of 128 GB.{{Cite web|url=https://www.naijatechguide.com/2019/10/tecno-spark-4.html|title=Tecno Spark 4 Specs and Price|last=Daudu|first=Alexis|date=14 October 2019 |publisher=Nigeria Technology Guide|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.naijatechguide.com/2020/01/tecno-spark-4-lite.html|title=Tecno Spark 4 Lite Specs and Price|last=Daudu|first=Alexis|date=16 January 2020 |publisher=Nigeria Technology Guide|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.naijatechguide.com/2020/02/tecno-spark-4-air.html|title=Tecno Spark 4 Air Specs and Price|last=Daudu|first=Alexis|date=February 2020 |publisher=Nigeria Technology Guide|access-date=19 February 2020}}

The Spark 4 Lite and Spark 4 come with the battery capacities of 4000 mAh, while the Spark 4 Air comes with the battery capacity of 3000 mAh.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bestnaijatech.com/tecno-spark-4-air-specs-and-price-in-nigeria|title=Tecno Spark 4 Air Specs And Price In Nigeria|date=19 September 2019|publisher=BestNaijaTech|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=21 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921025015/https://www.bestnaijatech.com/tecno-spark-4-air-specs-and-price-in-nigeria|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bestnaijatech.com/tecno-spark-4-price-in-nigeria-specs|title=Tecno Spark 4 Price In Nigeria and Specs|date=10 October 2019|publisher=BestNaijaTech|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=11 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811065807/https://www.bestnaijatech.com/tecno-spark-4-price-in-nigeria-specs|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bestnaijatech.com/tecno-spark-4-lite-price-in-nigeria|title=Tecno Spark 4 Lite Specs & Price In Nigeria|date=10 January 2020|publisher=BestNaijaTech|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=14 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814192745/https://www.bestnaijatech.com/tecno-spark-4-lite-price-in-nigeria|url-status=dead}}

The Spark 4 series features an improved camera and improved display.{{Cite web|url=https://techcabal.com/2019/11/08/why-spark-4-is-the-best-budget-smartphone|title=Why Spark 4 is the Best Budget Smartphone|date=8 November 2019|publisher=TechCabal|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.africanews.com/2019/10/02/ready-go-for-tecno-spark-4-with-652-screen-to-light-up-your-beauty|title=READY? Go for TECNO SPARK 4 with 6.52" Screen to Light Up Your Beauty|publisher=Africanews|access-date=19 February 2020|archive-date=4 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004022913/https://www.africanews.com/2019/10/02/ready-go-for-tecno-spark-4-with-652-screen-to-light-up-your-beauty|url-status=dead}} The Spark 4 comes with three lenses, a 13 MP shooter, a 2 MP shooter and a VGA lens.{{Cite web|url=https://tech-ish.com/2019/12/01/tecno-spark-4-camera|title=TECNO Spark 4 Camera Review|last=Otieno|first=Dickson|date=1 December 2019|publisher=tech-ish|access-date=19 February 2020}}

=Software=

All the devices ship with Android 9.0 "Pie" with a new HiOS 5.5, different from the versions found on Spark 3 and Spark 3 Pro.{{Cite web|url=https://techpoint.africa/2019/10/28/tecno-launches-youth-centric-spark-4-with-a-bigger-bigger-screen-and-enhanced-ai-camera-features|title=TECNO launches youth-centric SPARK 4 with a bigger bigger screen and enhanced AI camera features|date=28 October 2019|publisher=Techhpoint|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://techweez.com/2019/10/16/tecno-spark-4-spark-4-air-launch-in-kenya|title=TECNO Spark 4 and Spark 4 Air Officially Launched in Kenya|last=Kamau|first=George|date=16 October 2019|publisher=Techweez|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://androidkenya.com/2019/11/tecno-spark-4-impressions|title=Tecno Spark 4: Impressions|last=Chenze|first=Emmanuel|date=13 November 2019|publisher=Android Kenya|access-date=19 February 2020}}

The HiOS 5.5 comes with an AR virtual canvas, gesture call picker, game mode, game assistant, closed eye detection and fingerprint reset password.{{Cite web|url=https://androidkenya.com/2019/11/tecno-details-new-hios-5-5-features-but-no-word-on-eligible-devices|title=Tecno details new HiOS 5.5 features but no word on eligible devices|last=Keverenge|first=Hillary|date=16 November 2019|publisher=Android Kenya|access-date=19 February 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://businessday.ng/technology/article/a-peep-into-tecnos-latest-version-hios-5-5|title=A peep into Tecno's latest version HiOS 5.5|last=Elakhe|first=Okhai|date=16 December 2019|publisher=Business Day|access-date=19 February 2020}}

Reception

Dickson Otieno from Tech-ish gave the Spark 4 a score of 3.6/5, praising the design, but stated that it's boring, copying the same design every time. However, he noted that the battery is a good upgrade from Spark 3 Pro.

George Kamau from Techweez noted that Spark 4 looks good as a budget phone, but concluded that the device fails in the competitive budget smartphones market.{{Cite web|url=https://techweez.com/2019/11/13/tecno-spark-4-review-tough-call|title=TECNO Spark 4 Review: Tough Call|last=Kamau|first=George|date=13 November 2019|publisher=Techweez|access-date=19 February 2020}}

Usama Anjum from Phone World praised the Spark 4 design and the triple rear camera. He opined that the features is okay for a budget smartphone.{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoneworld.com.pk/tecno-spark-4-full-review-the-most-reasonable-smartphone-to-purchase|title=Tecno Spark 4 Full Review - The Most Reasonable Smartphone to Purchase|last=Anjum|first=Usama|date=8 October 2019 |publisher=Phone World|access-date=19 February 2020}}

Anfernee Onamu from Gadgets Africa praised Spark 4 for its screen, battery life and fun features, but opined that the device has a low-quality camera.{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets-africa.com/2019/11/11/tecno-spark-4-review|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806135810/https://gadgets-africa.com/2019/11/11/tecno-spark-4-review/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 August 2020|title=TECNO Spark 4 Review: Like A Blind Date, This Was Unexpected|last=Onamu|first=Anfernee|date=11 November 2019|publisher=Gadgets Africa|access-date=19 February 2020}}

Nixon Kanali from Tech Trends KE praised the overall design of Spark 4, stating that it's easy to use and handle. He went further to praise the device's support for Faiba and its battery performance.{{Cite web|url=https://techtrendske.co.ke/tecno-spark-4-review|title=Tecno Spark 4 Review: Great choice for a back-up phone|last=Kanali|first=Nixon|date=9 December 2019|publisher=Tech Trends KE|access-date=19 February 2020}}

Kevin Kimani from Mobi Trends praised the Spark 4 for its display, camera and battery, but noted that the charging speed is slow due to lack of fast charging technology.{{Cite web|url=https://mobitrends.co.ke/tecno_spark_4_unboxing|title=TECNO Spark 4: Unboxing and First Impressions|last=Kimani|first=Kevin|date=1 December 2019|publisher=Mobi Trends|access-date=19 February 2020}}

References

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