Tecno Mobile Launches Spark 20 and Spark 20C in Indonesia

Tecno Mobile has expanded its smartphone range in Indonesia with the introduction of the Tecno Spark 20 and Spark 20C, both attractively priced and designed to resemble the Apple iPhone 15.

Riley Harper

2024-01-05
Updated 06:49 AM ET

(NewsNibs) - In an announcement on January 3, 2024, Tecno Mobile released two new smartphones, the Tecno Spark 20 and Tecno Spark 20C, in Indonesia. These devices are both available at a price point of around 1 million Indonesian rupiahs, placing them within the competitive mid-range segment. The smartphones boast design features highly reminiscent of the Apple iPhone 15, such as the camera setups and the Dynamic Port notch introduced with Apple's 2023 flagship model.

Design and Display Features

The new Tecno Spark 20C comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen, offering an HD Plus resolution and a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate, allowing users to enjoy vibrant visuals and seamless scrolling. The device's dimensions are 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm. In terms of aesthetics, customers can choose between two color variants: Gravity Black and Cyber White.

Performance Specifications

Under the hood, the Tecno Spark 20C is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, paired with options of up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, designed to deliver efficient and responsive performance. The device includes a substantial 5,000 mAh battery, ensuring prolonged usage times between charges. Other technical features include an octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU. For optics, it presents a 50 MP main sensor with AI camera capabilities and an 8 MP front camera equipped with LED flash. Running on the latest Android 13 OS, the device aims to provide users with up-to-date features and a seamless user experience. Connectivity is facilitated by a USB Type-C port, and the handset is a Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) device.

Availability and Pricing

The Tecno Spark 20C hit the shelves on January 3, 2024, and was initially available for purchase through Shopee, Erafone, and various offline stores. Following its initial launch, the device was available on additional platforms including Tokopedia, Blibli, Lazada, and Akulaku starting January 11, 2024. The pricing of the new models is segmented based on storage and RAM; the unit with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at 1,199,000 Indonesian rupiahs, while the more robust version with 8 GB of RAM and the same storage capacity is offered at 1,499,000 Indonesian rupiahs.

Tecno Mobile’s latest offerings, the Spark 20 and Spark 20C, have been officially released exclusively in Indonesia. The devices carve a niche for themselves in the competitive market by merging affordability with current tech trends, targeting budget-conscious consumers who do not wish to compromise on design or functionality.