Tecno Spark 50 Pro

Tecno Spark 50 Pro in Kenya

The Tecno Spark 50 Pro price in Kenya is KES 26,500 with a 1-year warranty included. Announced on June 15, 2026, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is Tecno's most durable Spark to date, combining IP68 and IP69 water resistance to 6 metres for 30 minutes with 1.5-metre drop resistance, a 50MP PDAF main camera on a 1/1.95-inch sensor, a 6,000mAh battery with 60W wired charging reaching full in 55 minutes, bypass charging, stereo speakers, NFC, and Android 16 on HiOS 16. Spark 50 is available in five colours and comes with a 1-year warranty.

Design:

The Tecno Spark 50 Pro measures 167.8 x 79.2 x 7.8mm. Weight is not confirmed in the specification sheet at launch. The build uses a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back. IP68 and IP69 sealing is integrated into the plastic body construction. The 1.5-metre drop resistance adds physical impact confidence for everyday use. Five colour options are available: Ink Black, Titanium Grey, Midnight Blue, Dynamic Orange, and Cloud White, the widest colour range in the Spark 50 series. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor handles biometric unlocking.

Display:

The Spark 50 Pro carries a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1600 pixels (259 ppi) running at 120Hz. The 120Hz refresh rate delivers smooth everyday scrolling and interface animation. The HD+ resolution at 259 ppi provides clear everyday content viewing, though it is visibly less sharp than FHD+ displays. The IPS panel provides consistent colour and brightness across wide viewing angles. Peak brightness and screen protection type are not confirmed in the provided specification sheet, but you can confirm at purchase.

Camera:

The Spark 50 Pro carries a 50MP main camera (f/1.8, 1/1.95-inch, 0.8µm, PDAF) with LED flash and an 8MP selfie camera (f/2.0). The 50MP sensor at 1/1.95 inches is a capable mid-range sensor size that gathers meaningful light for daylight photography. The f/1.8 wide aperture further improves light intake. PDAF provides fast and accurate autofocus. Video specifications are listed as confirmed but resolution and frame rate details were not provided in the spec sheet, confirm at purchase. The 8MP selfie camera covers video calls and casual self-portraits.

Performance:

The Helio G100 Ultimate on 6nm with 8GB RAM and UFS storage delivers smooth everyday performance for all standard Kenyan daily tasks, WhatsApp, M-Pesa, social media, YouTube, navigation, and multitasking run without hesitation. The 6nm process is a modern fabrication node providing good power efficiency for the battery. Casual gaming is well-supported at medium settings. For demanding 3D titles at maximum settings, the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU will show its mid-range limitations. Android 16 with HiOS 16 provides the current software platform at launch. Android update commitment beyond Android 16 is not confirmed by Tecno.

Connectivity:

The Spark 50 Pro connects to 4G LTE on Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom Kenya across standard GSM, HSPA, and LTE bands. No 5G is supported. Wi-Fi 5 dual-band covers home and office wireless. Bluetooth 5.4 handles wireless earphones and accessories. NFC enables tap-to-pay at compatible Kenyan terminals. GPS covers navigation and location services. The IR blaster controls home appliances. FM radio works without internet. The dedicated microSDXC slot allows simultaneous dual SIM and storage expansion. USB-C handles charging and data. No 3.5mm headphone jack is included.

Battery and Charging:

The Spark 50 Pro is available in two battery variants: a 6,000mAh single-cell version and a 5,600mAh dual-cell version. This version is the 6000mAh battery, but both variants are paired with 60W wired charging that reaches 63% in 30 minutes and 100% in 55 minutes. Both variants also support bypass charging, which allows the phone to run directly from the charger during intensive use or gaming, bypassing the battery to reduce heat and preserve long-term battery health. Confirm which battery variant is stocked at Smartphones Planet Kenya at purchase. Both deliver strong all-day and into-second-day endurance for typical Kenyan daily use.

Tecno Spark 50 Pro Full Specifications:

Pros

• IP68 + IP69 to 6 metres, deepest water protection at this price in Kenya
• 1.5-metre drop resistance
• 60W wired charging, full in 55 minutes
• Bypass charging for intensive use while plugged in
• 50MP PDAF main camera on 1/1.95-inch sensor
• 6,000mAh strong battery endurance
• 120Hz display for smooth scrolling
• 8GB RAM with UFS storage
• Stereo speakers
• NFC for tap-to-pay
• IR blaster for home appliance control
• FM radio
• Bluetooth 5.4
• Dedicated microSD alongside dual SIM
• Android 16 from factory
• Side fingerprint sensor
• Five colour options

Cons:

• HD+ resolution, not FHD+
• No 5G
• No 3.5mm headphone jack
• 8MP selfie is basic
• No OIS on main camera
• No confirmed Android update commitment
• Only 1-year warranty
• Weight not confirmed at launch
• Video resolution and frame rates not confirmed in spec sheet

Alternative Options:

• Tecno Spark 50
• Tecno Spark 50 Pro+