Tecno has launched its new Spark 50s 5G smartphone in India, priced under Rs 20,000. It offers a large 6,500mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, aiming to compete in the budget 5G segment.
Tecno has brought its latest budget 5G smartphone, the Tecno Spark 50s 5G, to the Indian market. This new handset aims to make a strong impression in the under Rs 20,000 category, packing a substantial 6,500mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor.
The Tecno Spark 50s 5G starts at Rs 19,999 for its base variant, which comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There's also an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option available for Rs 22,999. Buyers can get their hands on the device from October 20th, exclusively through offline retail stores across India. It will be sold in two colour options: Burgundy Red and Breeze Blue.
Under the hood, the Spark 50s 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor. According to 91Mobiles, this chipset is quite rare for its price point, suggesting it could give the phone a performance edge against rivals. The phone offers a base of 6GB RAM, which is a welcome move since many phones in this segment still offer just 4GB RAM. Users can also expand the RAM virtually, taking the total up to 24GB. Storage is 128GB across both variants, and it's expandable.
For visuals, the Spark 50s 5G features a 6.78-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen resolution is 720 x 1576 pixels, and it can reach a high brightness mode of 567 nits. While the 120Hz refresh rate is good for smooth scrolling, the HD+ resolution might feel a bit low for some users, especially on a screen of this size.
One of the phone's standout features is its massive 6,500mAh battery. Tecno says this capacity should easily last an entire day or more, depending on individual usage. It supports 45W fast charging, which should help top up the large battery reasonably quickly. For photography, the phone includes a 50MP main camera on the back and an 8MP front-facing camera. This setup is fairly standard and what's generally expected in this price bracket.
Tecno has also focused on durability and connectivity. The Spark 50s 5G comes with an IP64 Pro rating for dust and water resistance, along with MIL-STD-810H military-grade protection. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor handles security.
The phone also packs some dedicated network features relevant for Indian users. It includes 4x4 MIMO technology, which is claimed to deliver up to 82 percent faster downloads. Additionally, it supports UPI 3.0 for payments, with claims of up to 2X faster transactions even in challenging network conditions. These features could be quite useful for daily Indian usage.
Overall, the Tecno Spark 50s 5G appears to be a strong contender for anyone looking for a budget 5G phone under Rs 20,000. The combination of a large 6,500mAh battery, a competitive MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, and a 6GB RAM base variant gives it an edge against many rivals that often offer less RAM or weaker processors at this price point. If durability and network performance are high on your list, this offline-exclusive option might be worth checking out once it hits stores.
