TECNO Spark 40 Pro and 40 Pro+ Up for Pre-order in Uganda Ahead of Kenyan Launch

Insights At a Glance:

• TECNO Spark 40 Pro and 40 Pro+ are now up for pre-order in Uganda; availability starts July 7.
• Kenyan launch expected soon, with prices likely between KES 15,000 and KES 30,000.
• Uganda buyers get gifts like TECNO bags, power banks, and early bird discounts with pre-orders.

After weeks of global build-up, TECNO Mobile Kenya has finally joined the conversation, teasing the arrival of its much-anticipated Spark 40 series. While the brand’s latest posts are light on specifics—no exact models, no prices, no firm dates—the message is clear: something new is landing soon, and Kenya is very much on the guest list.

TECNO’s move follows a flurry of regional activity. The Spark 40 is already selling in Nigeria and Uganda. Ghana and Uganda are also ahead of the pack, with pre-orders now live for more premium Spark 40 Pro and Spark 40 Pro+ models too with availability set for July 7. And just days ago, TECNO’s global channels teased the upcoming worldwide release of the Spark 40 Pro+, and the specs suggest this isn’t just another budget phone launch. Kenya, one of TECNO’s biggest markets, is expected to follow suit in the coming days, marking a regional expansion of the budget-friendly-but-premium-feeling Spark 40 lineup.

Uganda Gets the Spark First (Well, Almost)

While Nigeria was the first to get the base Spark 40, Uganda is the first country to formally unveil the entire Spark 40 lineup—including the Spark 40 Pro and the show-stealing Spark 40 Pro+, both now up for pre-order.

The pricing for Uganda breaks down as follows:

• Spark 40 Pro+ (8+128GB or 8+256GB) → UGX 769,000 (~KES 28,000)
• Spark 40 Pro (8+128GB or 8+256GB) → UGX 679,000 (~KES 24,500)
• Spark 40 (128GB base model) → UGX 479,000 (~KES 17,000)

These prices offer a solid idea of what Kenyan buyers should expect when the lineup officially lands—likely sometime next week, in line with the July 7 availability in Uganda and Ghana.

Pre-Order Goodies? TECNO’s Got You

TECNO is sweetening the deal in Uganda with exclusive pre-order gifts—something Kenyan buyers may also see replicated during launch week.

Here’s what early buyers in Uganda are getting:

• Spark 40 Pro+ pre-orders: TECNO branded bag, Power Bank, phone case, and an early bird discount voucher worth UGX 100,000 (with a UGX 50,000 deposit)
• Spark 40 Pro pre-orders: TECNO branded bag, water bottle, and the same UGX 100,000 early bird voucher (UGX 50,000 deposit)

Notably, there are no pre-order offers tied to the base Spark 40 in Uganda but you get free TECNO Buds with every purchase—highlighting TECNO’s focus on pushing the Pro models as the heroes of this series.

Why the Spark 40 Pro+ Is Getting the Spotlight

If you’ve been wondering why TECNO Mobile has been hyping only the Spark 40 Pro+ in its global teasers, this is why. The base Spark 40 has already hit shelves in markets like Nigeria and Uganda—quietly.

But the Spark 40 Pro and Pro+ are a major step up and deserve their spotlight:

• Spark 40 Pro+ is the first smartphone to feature MediaTek’s Helio G200 chipset—a 6nm chip promising over 10% performance boost vs the G100.
• It packs a 6.78″ curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.
• You get wireless charging (30W), 45W wired charging, under-display fingerprint sensor, 50MP EIS camera, IP64 water/dust resistance, and support for reverse wireless charging.

The Spark 40 Pro shares many of these traits (same display, camera, IP rating, and battery), but swaps in the Helio G100 chip and drops wireless charging. Both devices ship with HiOS 15.1 based on Android 15, a first for budget phones in this category.

And Don’t Forget the Base Model

The Spark 40, while lower on the spec ladder, still holds its own as a solid entry-level option:

• 6.67″ HD+ 120Hz IPS display
• Helio G81 chipset
• 50MP rear + 8MP selfie camera
• 5,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging

At about KES 17,000, it’s a tempting pick for budget-conscious buyers looking for style and speed on a budget.

Kenya’s Turn Is Coming

With Uganda and Ghana opening pre-orders this week, and the global launch now official, Kenya is clearly next in line. Given TECNO’s history and the popularity of the company locally, we expect full availability starting next week, likely beginning July 7 or shortly thereafter.

So whether you’re eyeing the ultra-slim Pro+, the balanced Pro, or the value-packed base Spark 40, the wait is almost over.