Tecno Spark 20

The Tecno Spark 20C, Tecno Spark 20, Tecno Spark 20 Pro and Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ are Android-based smartphones manufactured, released and marketed by Tecno Mobile as part of Tecno Spark 20 series. The devices serve as successors to the Tecno Spark 10 series.

The Spark 20C, Spark 20, Spark 20 Pro and Spark 20 Pro+ are an upgraded version of the Spark 10 series, with improvements to the design, processor and display. The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the camera and the design. Critics, however, criticized the lack of 5G connectivity and ultra-wide lens.

Hardware
The Spark 20C and Spark 20 feature a 720p resolution, while the Spark 20 Pro and Spark 20 Pro+ feature a 1080p resolution. The Spark 20C and the Spark 20 phones feature a display size of 6.6-inches, while the Spark 20 Pro and the Spark 20 Pro+ feature a display size of 6.78-inches. The Spark 20C comes with a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC; the Spark 20 comes with a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC; the Spark 20 Pro comes with a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC; and the Spark 20 Pro+ comes with a MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate SoC.

The Spark 20C and the Spark 20 come with 4/8 GB of RAM, while the Spark 20 Pro and Spark 20 Pro+ come with 8 GB of RAM. The Spark 20C comes with 128 GB of storage, the Spark 20 comes with 128/256 GB of storage, and the Spark 20 Pro and Spark 20 Pro+ come with 256 GB of storage.

All of the devices feature the ability to use a microSD. All the devices come with a battery capacity of 5000 mAh, with the Spark 20C and Spark 20 supporting fast charging at 18 watts, while the Spark 20 Pro and Spark 20 Pro+ support fast charging at 33 watts. The Spark 20C and Spark 20 feature a 50-megapixel main camera, while the Spark 20 Pro and Spark 20 Pro+ feature a 108-megapixel main camera. The Spark 20C features an 8-megapixel front camera, while the Spark 20, Spark 20 Pro and Spark 20 Pro+ feature a 32-megapixel front camera.

Software
The Spark 20C, Spark 20 and Spark 20 Pro run on Android 13 with HiOS 13.5, while the Spark 20 Pro+ runs on Android 14 with HiOS 13.6.

The HiOS 13.5 and 14 versions come bundled with a slew of apps like memory anti-aging, memory slimming, EllaGPT and lighting multi-window, among others.

Reception
Audu Baba praised the Spark 20 for its display, performance and speaker, while noting that the device is separated from the predecessor, the Spark 10, due to its "processor and improved selfie experience." However, the lack of 1080p resolution was criticized.

Salman Khan from World Affairs Insider praised the Spark 20 Pro+ for its design, IP53 rating and display, while noting that the phone "emerges as a device that seamlessly blends innovation with user-friendly features".

Ayorinde Ayodeji from Faqontech praised the Spark 20 for its selfie camera, while noting that the device "emerges as a well-rounded device, combining commendable processor performance with an upgraded camera system". However, the lack of wireless charging was criticized.

Vincenz Lee from Gadget Match praised the Spark 20 Pro+ for its display, speakers and design. However, criticism was directed at the lack of an ultra-wide lens and a more powerful chipset dedicated to 5G and gaming.