Watch: TECNO SPARK 30 Review - Transformers Bumblebee Edition on a budget
In case you missed it, TECNO recently launched the SPARK 30 Series in the Philippines. This lineup of smartphones includes the more affordable Transformers Bumblebee Edition.
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| Meet TECNO SPARK 30 |
To recap, the SPARK 30 boasts official Transformers Bumblebee Edition aesthetics yet is built for durability and reliability. Apart from the Bumblebee Edition, it is also available in Astral Ice and Stellar Shadow.
The handset uses Mech Armor Texture Design made with composite material at just 7.70mm slim, comes with an IP64 rating for dust and water splash resistance, and has been tested in the lab to ensure its quality (Power Button Lifespan test 1,000,000 times, Micro Drop Test 25,000 times, a USB Plug Test 20,000 times, and an Extreme Twist Test 2,000 times).
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| The TECNO SPARK 30 sports a 6.78-inch large 90Hz panel with FHD+ 1080p resolution |
This device also has a 6.78-inch 90Hz FHD+ punch-hole display with 800 nits peak brightness as well as Wet & Oily Touch Control, Helio G91 chip, 8GB RAM, up to 16GB Extended RAM, 256GB internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery (1000+ charging cycles with 4-5 years of durability) with USB-C 18W Fast Charge.
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| Stereo speakers |
Other specs of the handset include a 64MP Sony IMX682 main camera + Rear Four Flash, a 13MP selfie camera with Front Dual Color Temperature Flash, stereo speakers (300 percent volume), and Dolby Atmos.
Lastly, the device TÜV Rheinland's 5-year Fluency Protection Certification to ensure that the phone will work like new for years.
We used it for about a month and here's what we think about it.
Watch: TECNO SPARK 30 Review - Transformers Bumblebee Edition on a budget
Pros - Cool design, enhanced durability, nice display, long battery life, decent main camera
Cons - The chipset could have been better
TECNO SPARK 30 Specs
Display: 6.78-inch LCD (IPS) screen w/ 90Hz refresh rate, FHD+ 2460 x 1080 resolution at 396 ppi
CPU: 2.0GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G91 octa-core processor
GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
RAM: 8GB
ROM: 128GB/256GB
Back Camera: 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX682 w/ PDAF + Rear Four Flash
Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.2 + Dual Flash
Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 18W fast charging
OS: Android 14 w/ HiOS
Connectivity: WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, dual SIM
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity, magnetic
Others: Side fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP64 dust and water resistance, IR Blaster, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Colors: Astral Ice, Stellar Shadow, Bumblebee Edition
Dimensions: 168 x 76.43 x 7.85 mm
Price: PHP 6,999
Verdict
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| The box |
If you are a huge Transformers fan, the TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition could be a nice addition to your collection.
Even without the Transformers branding, this is still a respectable entry-level smartphone for anyone who is looking for a durable and reliable everyday companion without breaking the bank.
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| The circular camera layout |
While it may not have the strongest chip at this price point, it has a nice display, stereo speakers, and a capable main camera making it a pretty good smartphone for multimedia and social media consumption.
At PHP 6,999, likely, it won't empty your wallet. But, we highly recommend getting it during the monthly sales online at Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
Build/Design - 4.25
Multimedia Experience - 4.25
Cameras - 4
Performance - 3.75
Average - 4.06/5
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