Tecno has launched new smartphones from its Spark series in India. The Tecno Spark 50s 5G is an affordable smartphone that nonetheless features a high-capacity battery. The Tecno Spark 50s 5G, meanwhile, is a true entry-level budget device.
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
The Tecno Spark 50s 5G is equipped with a 6.78-inch LCD display featuring HD+ resolution (720 x 1576 pixels), a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 240 Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 560 nits. The smartphone runs on the HiOS 16 operating system (based on Android 16) and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor, supported by 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of internal UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded by up to 2 TB via a microSD card. Power is provided by a 6500 mAh battery with 45W charging. In addition to supporting 5G networks, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.3, the smartphone features "FreeLink" technology, which enables voice calls, text messaging, and photo sharing between compatible devices at a distance of up to 1.5 km—even in the absence of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. The Tecno Spark 50s 5G is equipped with a 50-megapixel camera (f/1.85 aperture) with an LED flash, as well as an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device carries an IP64 ingress protection rating and MIL-STD-810H certification, ensuring resistance to dust, splashes, and typical mechanical damage; it is available in Burgundy Red and Breeze Blue. The Tecno Spark 50s 5G is priced at 20,000 rupees (approx. 225 USD / 875 PLN) for the 6GB+128GB variant, while the 8GB+128GB model costs 23,000 rupees (approx. 260 USD).
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Tecno Spark 50C
The Tecno Spark 50s 5G is an ultra-budget device—though, notably, it operates on 4G networks—powered by a MediaTek Helio G81 processor and supported by a modest 4 GB of RAM. On the plus side, it offers up to 256 GB of internal storage. The model features a 6.78-inch HD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, along with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. On the back, there is a 13-megapixel camera, and the device is powered by a 5200 mAh battery with 15W charging. The smartphone supports "FreeLink 2.0" (offline connectivity) and, interestingly, includes stereo speakers, an infrared (IR) blaster, and high-level IP68 and IP69 ingress protection ratings. It is available in four color options—Burgundy Red, Forge Orange, Basalt Titanium, and Eclipse Black—with internal storage capacities of 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Pricing has not yet been disclosed.



