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Design, Built Quality
7 / 10
Display Quality
8 / 10
Camera Quality
8 / 10
Audio & Multimedia
7 / 10
OS and Usability
9 / 10
Battery Performance
8 / 10
The Tecno Spark Youth is an entry-level smartphone from Tecno Mobility, designed with a focus on affordability and basic functionality. It shares several similarities with the Tecno Spark 2 and Spark 2 Plus, particularly in terms of display and internal hardware, but features a distinct design with a vertically aligned rear camera module, similar to the Tecno Pouvoir 2 air.
The device is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, differing from the Spark 2, which has a 13-megapixel rear sensor. The display measures 6.0 inches diagonally, with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The system is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 processor paired with a Mali-400MP2 GPU. It includes 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card.
Network connectivity on the Spark youth is limited to 3G; it does not support 4G LTE. Security features include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and facial recognition thru the front camera. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), optimized for low-end hardware.
The battery capacity is 3000mAh, providing moderate usage time given the device’s specifications. Available color options include Black Midnight, Champagne gold, Bordeaux Red, and Blue City. the Tecno Spark Youth targets users requiring basic smartphone capabilities with essential features and modest performance.