The TECNO Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition is the latest offering from TECNO’S Spark 9 series. The smartphone, launched in October 2022, packs a solid technical profile as well as an affordable price tag to go with.
It’s worth noting, the Sport Edition is mostly similar to the Spark 9 Pro, that is specs-wise. What is more interesting about the Sport Edition is its design, which looks amazing and was crafted by a BMW group company.
That said, let’s dive straight into what the Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition has to offer.
Key Specs of the TECNO Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition
- Display Size: 6.6-inches
- Dimensions:
- RAM: 4GB
- Back Camera: 50+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
- Price in Kenya: Ksh. 21,500
Display
Display Size: 6.6-inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2460 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 407 ppi
The Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a 1080p resolution. While the 9 Pro supports a 90Hz refresh rate, the Sport Edition is capped at 60Hz. It’s pretty much the same display though.
Design
Dimensions:
We still don’t have exact information on the Sport Edition’s measurements, however, we do know how it looks and it is fantastic. The design is actually its unique selling proposition, which is why TECNO wants you to buy the phone.
Designworks, a BMW group company, basically handcrafted the Sport Edition. Its goal being, to combine the Spark 9 series design with premium automobile design and some fine luxury touches for Gen Z.
As a result, you have a Sport Edition boasting a blue and white scheme inspired by an icy crystal talisman. Both the blue and white cues represent a sense of futurism and a refinement of high standards popularly preferred by Gen Z.
Performance
Operating System: Android 12
CPU: 2.0Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 4GB
Internal Storage: 128GB
Micro SD: Yes
The Sport Edition features the same specs as the Spark 9 Pro in terms of performance. That is the same Helio G85 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 128GB onboard storage. Also, it boots Android 12 straight out of the box.
Camera
Rear Camera: 50+2MP
Selfie Camera: 32MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Sport Edition maintains the twin camera design contemporary with this year’s Camon 19 and Spark 9 series. The triple camera setup consists of a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a VGA lens. For selfies and video calls, we have a 32MP shooter.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
The TECNO Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition draws its power from a Li-Po 5000mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging. The device takes an hour and 22 minutes to go from 2% to 83%.
Online Price in Kenya
The TECNO Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition retails for Ksh 21,500 and is available at TECNO’s official retail stores countrywide and online on Jumia and Kilimall.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
