Tecno Spark Go 3 Launched in India With 120Hz Display IP64 Build Android 15 and AI Features at ₹8999

Tecno has launched the Tecno Spark Go 3 in India, further solidifying its positions in the highly competitive budget smartphones market. The new Tecno offering has been priced at ₹8,999, marking it as the next generation in the Spark Go series that began with the Spark Go 2. The Tecno Spark Go 3 packs quite an impressive list of upgrades, especially when it comes to durability, display, and software capabilities, and its price point appears to offer more than what would be expected.

Tecno Spark Go 3 Price in India, Availability, and Colour Options

The Tecno Spark Go 3 comes with a single variant that has 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and an in-device storage capacity of 64GB, which can be expanded using the microSD card slot available in the smartphone itself. The handset has been launched by Tecno Mobile in four different colorful variants, such as Aurora Purple, Galaxy Blue, Ink Black, and Titanium Grey.

The smartphone will be put up for sale starting January 23 at 12noon and through Flipkart, Amazon, and Offline stores. The smartphone is expected to be made available to customers through these stores.

IP64-Rated Durable Build Sets It Apart in Budget Segment

One of the major takeaways from the Tecno Spark Go 3 is its durability, which, according to my observation, has rarely, if ever, been seen before in the sub-₹10,000 price range. The handset boasts the IP64 rating, providing protection from dust and water splashes, which has also been seen on the Lava Storm Lite 5G that launched recently in the Indian market. The company claims that it has the capability to withstand drops from heights of 1.2 meters.

To give customers more value for money, Tecno throws in a protecting case, a 10W charger, and a USB Type C cable. This is quite appreciateable, especially for the price-conscious customer.

6.74-Inch 120Hz Display

In the front, the Tecno Spark Go 3 comes with a 6.74 inches HD+ IPS LCD display whose refresh rate is set to 120Hz. The presence of the 120Hz display is an indicator of the smooth user interface and performance. The fact is that the presence of the 120Hz display in the market is limited to a number of devices. As such, the Tecno Spark Go 3 is the best alternative to the same.

Processor

Powering the smartphone is the Unisoc T7250 platform, an octa-core CPU that runs at a max of 1.8GHz. Though this is a 4G platform, it does not compromise on performance when it comes to tasks such as calling, messaging, social media usage, watching videos, and playing games. The same chip is also present in the POCO C71 and performed well in the AnTuTu benchmark test by scoring approximately 2,65,154 points in AnTuTu v10.

The phone’s 4GB RAM also assists with multitasking, which makes it a quite suitable option for students and first-timers using smartphone devices.

Android 15 Out of the Box

The Go 3 boots Android 15 with Tecno’s custom UI layered on top, making it one of the few budget smartphones to ship with the latest version of Android out of the box. Oh, the software experience is further sweetened by Ella AI, Tecno’s in-house AI assistant.

It also supports many Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, and Bengali for giving commands on the phone. The AI Assistant also allows text and image creation, just like Google Gemini and ChatGPT, all on an affordable smartphone.

Camera Setup

Talking about the camera department, the Tecno Spark Go 3 comes with a 13MP rear camera which is embedded within a pill-shaped camera module. This camera system is good enough for picture taking, scanning documents, and uploading images to social media platforms. On the frontend, the device has an 8MP camera which is embedded within a dew-drop notch.

Battery and Charging

Backing the smartphone is a 5,000mAh battery, which should easily last a full day or more with moderate usage. Tecno bundles a 10W charger inside the box, so at least users won't have to spend extra on accessories. While fast charging isn't the highlight here, the battery capacity itself makes the device reliable for long hours of use.

With a price of ₹8,999, the Tecno Spark Go 3 provides a long-lasting IP64 protection rating, 120Hz smooth display, Android 15 operating system, AI smart assistant that supports regional languages, and large batteries. All these qualities together are one of the biggest factors why the Tecno Spark Go 3 is considered amongst the best budget smartphones.

Although it will be clear how it performs and the camera quality once there is a thorough review, on paper, the Tecno Spark Go 3 is definitely one of the most balanced budget Android smartphones of 2025. If you're in the market to buy a new smartphone under ₹10,000, you should keep this one on your watchlist.