Introduction and specifications
The Phantom X is a slightly upgraded version of the recently evaluated Tecno Camon 17 Pro. The Phantom changes the LCD for an AMOLED panel and uses a more skilled camera setup too however the same MediaTek G95 powers up both gadgets.
Tecno is among the brands that the Chinese phone manufacturer Transsion is using for its manage markets – and most plainly, in Africa.
The company has actually taken its Phantom lineup and has actually designated it as their flagship item lineup – suggested to even reach brand-new markets such as Turkey. So in its essence, it does not have much to do with previously launched Phantom gadgets by Tecno such as the Phantom 9.
The Phantom X offers premium-level features that boost the worth of the device. The selfie side hasnt been neglected either so the rather huge punch-hole on the front houses a huge 48MP main video camera and an 8MP one for ultrawide selfies.
The business simply sent us the first device in the new series for evaluation – the Phantom X. It is state-of-the-art as far as Tecnos portfolio is worried, however take the word flagship rather loosely here.
Tecno Phantom X specifications at a look:
Aside from the cameras, the device has a big, curved 6.7-inch OLED panel to be happy with. It boasts a 90Hz revitalize rate and full DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. And, of course, theres an optical finger print reader put beneath it.
Body: 163.5 x73.8 x8.7 mm, 201g; Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5).
Display: 6.70″ Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1080x2340px resolution, 19.5:9 element ratio, 385ppi.
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm): Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G76 MC4.
Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM; microSD card slot.
OS/Software: Android 11, HIOS 7.6.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.3″, 1.2 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF; Telephoto: 13 MP, f/2.45, 50mm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.25, 120 ˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12 µm, AF.
Front video camera: Wide (primary): 48 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.0″, 0.8 µm; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 105 ˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12 µm.
Video capture: Rear cam: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; Front electronic camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 4700mAh; Fast charging 33W, 70% in 30 minutes (marketed).
Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display screen, optical); FM radio; 3.5 mm jack.
Other noteworthy features include 33W fast charging, which need to provide a 70% charge to the 4,700 mAh battery in 30 minutes, a full-fledged dual SIM + microSD card slot, and a 3.5 mm audio jack at the bottom. And last, however not least, the Phantom X includes a well-rounded premium-looking style with a patterned glass back, Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, and an aluminum frame. Its a rare case of premium features integrated with a mid-range SoC that can potentially snatch some buyers from the big-named brand names.
The only catch is that the Tecno brand isnt reputable in numerous countries, so its main markets remain Africa and Turkey. No timeframe has actually been provided for a European release yet.
Unpacking the Tecno Phantom X
The device comes in a huge black box consisting of the 33W-capable battery charger, USB-A to USB-C cable television for data transfer and charging, a protective case, and a set of earphones with a 3.5 mm plug.
The Phantom X provides premium-level features that increase the value of the device. The most significant one is the 50MP primary sensor (exact same as in the vivo X60 Pro+), aided by a correct 13MP telephoto cam (2x zoom) and an 8MP ultrawide unit with autofocus. The selfie side hasnt been ignored either so the rather big punch-hole on the front homes an enormous 48MP primary video camera and an 8MP one for ultrawide selfies.
The OEM paid special attention to the case as it features a soft-touch, faux-leather surface area offering exceptional grip. Nevertheless, it does not cover around the sides so it leaves the edges exposed. Its still quite classy and barely adds to the phones measurements.
Aside from the video cameras, the device has a huge, curved 6.7-inch OLED panel to be proud of. And last, however not least, the Phantom X features a well-rounded premium-looking design with a patterned glass back, Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, and an aluminum frame.
