Tecno released their long-awaited high ends smartphone called Tecno Phantom 8 with amazing features and functionalities such as 5.7 Inches FHD IPS Touchscreen display, 6GB Ram, 64GB internal storage memory, Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 3.0 operating system, Dual cameras 12-13MP and 20MP front selfie camera and 3500mAh battery capacity.
Tecno Phantom 8 Review
I will be glad to share more light on this smartphone so that you can really know more about it before deciding to buy if you can afford it.
Display
Tecno Phantom 8 comes with 5.7inch FHD IPS Touchscreen display which is a perfect size for those who like big screen smartphone and will give you more colorful and unique viewing experience with its Full High Definition features and lots more
Operating System
Tecno Phantom 8 is equipped with one of the latest Android operating systems Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 3.0 with Octa-core 2.60 GHz Cortex, Mediatek chipset processor which guarantees optimal performance and stability and allows you to enjoy all the features that Android OS offers and also gives you more advantage to downloaded and use most of the Android Apps and Games.
Memory
This smartphone comes with whopping 6GB Ram, 64GB built-in storage memory which is big enough to store all your media files, app, and games, while the 6GB Random Access Memory gives you the power to do more especially when it comes to multi-tasking and performance.
If you think that 64GB internal memory is not enough for you then Tecno Phantom 8 gives you the option to extended it up to 2TB using MicroSD card.
Camera
Looking at the image above you will understand that Tecno Phantom 8 has a dual camera at the back which is said to be 12MP and 13MP auto refocus, 10x Super Zoom and single-LED flash respectively while the front selfie camera is 20MP comes with Smart Dual Selfie Flash.
Tecno Phantom 8 is surely a camera powered smartphone that can give you what you want when it comes to taking awesome images and videos.
Battery
Tecno Phantom 8 is powered with 3500 mAh battery capacity which is not bad and can last for a long time depending on how you use it.
I know you might be expecting 5000mAh plus battery capacity but with a good processor that efficiently manages the battery, it will surely last the way you wish.
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Tecno Phantom 8 Key Features
- OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 3.0
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro)
- 4G LTE: YES, LTE
- Screen Size : 5.7 Inches FHD IPS Touchscreen
- Screen Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (294 PPI)
- Processor Type: Octa-core 2.60 GHz Cortex, Mediatek chipset
Tecno Phantom 8 Full Specifications
NETWORK | |
| 2G Network | GSM: 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network | WCDMA: 2100 MHz (900/1700/1900/2100 MHz for LATAM) |
| 4G Network | Yes, LTE (Global Support) |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Status | Launched: October 2017 |
BODY | |
| Dimensions | – 159.95 by 79.5 by 7.9 mm – Weight: -g |
| Keyboard | Touchscreen |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Phantom Black and Galaxy Blue |
| Cover | Plastic |
DISPLAY | |
| Type | FHD IPS, multi-touch touchscreen with 16m colors |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 403 Pixels Per-square Inch |
MEMORY AND OS | |
| Card slot | MicroSD, up to 2TB |
| Internal | 64GB |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat (with HiOS 3.0) |
| Processors | – Octa-core 2.6 GHz CPU – Mediatek chipset – Mali GPU |
| RAM | 6GB RAM |
AUDIO | |
| Alert types | Vibration, MIDI, MP3 ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio port | 3.5mm jack |
CONNECTIVITY | |
| 2G | GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps |
| 3G | Up to 42.2 mbps downlink; Up to 11.5 mbps uplink |
| 4G | NO |
| WIFI | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi direct |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.2, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | NO |
| USB | Type-C Light Speed Charge |
CAMERA | |
| Primary | – 12 MP and 13 MP, auto refocus, 10x Super Zoom and single-LED flash – FEATURES: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Secondary | 20MP Camera with Smart Dual Selfie Flash |
BATTERY | |
| Capacity | 3500mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery |
| Stand-by | N/A |
| Talk time | N/A |
| Music play | |
OTHER FEATURES | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Rear Fingerprint and Light sensor |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| Java | No |
| Miscellaneous | – FM radio – MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player – MP4/H.264 player – Photo/video editor – Document viewer |
PRICE | |
| Price level | About 130,000 naira– 145,000 naira (380 USD) (39,599 Ksh) |