Tecno Spark 50s and Spark 50C launched: 6,500mAh, 5G and calls with no signal, about Rs 58,400 at the dollar rate

Tecno has announced the Spark 50s and Spark 50C, two budget phones that can make calls and send texts with no mobile signal or Wi-Fi, ProPakistani reported. The Spark 50s is listed at about $211 for 6GB/128GB and $242 for 8GB/128GB, which is roughly Rs 58,400 and Rs 67,000 at today's interbank dollar rate of Rs 276.91. Tecno has not announced a Pakistan launch or rupee price, and local prices usually differ once PTA and import taxes are added.

Calls without a network

Both phones carry FreeLink 2.0, which Tecno describes as peer-to-peer, off-grid communication with a range of up to 1.5km. It is meant for places with no coverage, such as northern areas treks, desert roads or a flood zone where towers are down.

Tecno Spark 50s specs

It also has a side fingerprint scanner and noise cancellation on calls.

Tecno Spark 50C specs

The Spark 50C is the cheaper, 4G-only model, with a MediaTek Helio G81, the same 6.78-inch 120Hz screen (with touch that works with wet or oily fingers), 4GB RAM with 64GB, 128GB or 256GB, a 13MP rear camera, 5,200mAh battery with 15W charging, dual stereo speakers and an IR blaster for TV and AC remotes. Its IP68 and IP69 rating is higher than the 50s. Tecno has not given its price.

Should you wait for it in Pakistan?

Tecno usually confirms local pricing separately from the global launch. If you buy one abroad, work out the PTA charge first with our PTA mobile tax calculator. For local prices of Tecno phones already on sale, see our mobile prices list, which includes the Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G at Rs 99,999.