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Tecno Phantom X
BrandTecno Phantom
ManufacturerTecno Mobile
TypePhablet
SeriesPhantom
First released1 July 2021; 3 years ago (2021-07-01)
PredecessorTecno Phantom 9
SuccessorTecno Phantom X2
RelatedTecno Phantom V Flip
Compatible networks2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE
Form factorSlate
Dimensions163.5 mm × 73.8 mm × 8.7 mm (6.44 in × 2.91 in × 0.34 in)
Weight201 g (7.1 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 11 with HiOS 7.6
System-on-chipMediaTek Helio G95
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MC4
Memory8 GB RAM
Storage256 GB
Removable storagemicroSD
Battery4700 mAh
Charging33W
Rear camera
  • 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF
  • 13 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
  • 8 MP, f/2.3, 120° (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm, AF
  • Quad LED flash, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps

Features: Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera
  • 48 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8 μm
  • 8 MP, f/2.2, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm

Features: Dual-LED flash

Video: 1080p@30fps
Display
External displayAlways On
SoundLoudspeaker
Connectivity
Data inputsSensors:

Other:

ModelAC8
WebsiteTecno Phantom X
References[1]

Tecno Phantom X is an Android-based smartphone manufactured, released and marketed by Tecno Mobile as a standalone phantom sub-brand. The device was unveiled during an event held on 1 July 2021.

The Tecno Phantom X is an upgraded version of Tecno Phantom 9, coming with different features, including the OS, battery, camera, design, storage and memory. The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the battery, design, selfie camera and fast charging capacity. Critics, however, criticized the lack of stereo speakers.[2][3]

Design

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The Phantom X has a design with a patterned glass back and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the side frame is made of anodized aluminum. The device feature a vapor chamber cooling system attached to the chipset. For the front camera, the dual camera setup is embedded inside a dual punch-hole cut-out located at the left corner of the display.[4][5]

Colours of Phantom X[4]
Color Name
Van Gogh's Starry Night Blue
Monet's Summer Garden

Specifications

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Hardware

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Chipsets

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The device utilize the MediaTek Helio G95 system-on-chip.[6]

Display

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The device features AMOLED display with 1080p support and a display size of 6.7-inches. It utilize an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The device has a curved edged display, super AMOLED panel and supports 90Hz refresh rate. It features 1080 × 2340 resolution with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.[7][8]

Storage

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The device offer 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB for internal storage.[9][10]

Battery

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The device contain non-removable 4700 mAh Li-Po battery, supporting wired charging over USB-C at up to 33W.[11][12][13]

Connectivity

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The phone support 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth 5.0.[14][15]

Cameras

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Camera specs on Phantom X[6]
Wide 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.3", 1.2 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF DPAF, OIS
Telephoto 13 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Ultrawide 8 MP, f/2.3, 120°, 1/4.0", 1.12 μm, AF
Front 48 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8 μm
8 MP, f/2.2, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm

The phone's rear camera features a 50 MP wide sensor with laser autofocus, a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. The front camera features a 48 MP wide sensor and 8 MP ultrawide sensor.[16]

Supported video modes
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The Phantom X supports the following video modes:[6]

  • 4K@30/60fps
  • 1080p@30fps

Software

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The device run on Android 11 based software overlay HiOS 7.6 at launch, and come bundled with a slew of apps like Peek Proof, Voice Changer, Phone cloner and Document correction among others.[17][18]

Reception

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GSMArena awarded the phone 3.8 stars out of 5, noting that "Tecno is definitely trying to make a point with the Phantom X". Praise was directed towards the design, memory, selfie camera, battery and fast charging capacity. However, the lack of stereo speakers was criticized, while noting that "The display is good, but it lacks brightness".[4]

Fisayo Fosudo praised the Phantom X for its design and fast charging capacity while noting that the device has "a gaming focused processor". He however criticized the device for the lack of stereo speakers, while noting that "the on-screen fingerprint reader and the face unlock method were kind of underwhelming".[19]

George Kamau from Techweez gave a positive review of the Phantom X. Praise was directed towards the design, battery, performance and camera, while noting that "the Phantom X maxes out on its features and nails the fundamentals to deliver the best to consumers".[20]

Dickson Otieno from Tech-ish praised the Phantom X for its under-display fingerprint scanner, battery and fast charging capacity. He opined further that "the processor will handle everything you throw at it quite well, however its 2021, and a 12nm process chip is old".[21]

Duey Guison from Unbox noted that "the existence of the Phantom X is proof that TECNO has a lot of untapped potential as a brand that is rising globally".[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Homepage". Tecno.
  2. ^ "Tecno Phantom X Specs, Review and Price". DroidAfrica. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Tecno unveils Phantom X - its first premium phone with 50MP main and 48MP selfie cameras". GSMArena. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Tecno Phantom X review". GSMArena. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  5. ^ Ikoba, Jed John (24 June 2021). "Tecno Phantom X goes official packing a 48MP selfie cam & 50MP main shooter". GizmoChina. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  6. ^ a b c "Tecno Phantom X - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  7. ^ Klutse, John-Bunya (3 July 2021). "TECNO Phantom X: The much-anticipated flagship phone launched in Ghana". JBKlutse. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  8. ^ Chenze, Emmanuel (2 July 2021). "Tecno Phantom X: Unboxing and first impressions". Android Kenya. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Tecno Phantom X Review: Price Overkill". Tech Arena24. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  10. ^ "TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and Review". YouTube. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  11. ^ Omotimehin, Busayo (12 July 2021). "TECNO Phantom X Specs and Price". Phonecorridor. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  12. ^ Ranpura, H (2 July 2021). "PHANTOM X Review: Premium Hardware, Mid-Range Price!". Android Headlines. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  13. ^ "TECNO Phantom X Unboxing & Review: Best Midrange Smartphone?". YouTube. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  14. ^ Ranpura, H (27 June 2021). "PHANTOM X First Look: Premium Design with Polished Looks". Android Headlines. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  15. ^ Odunayo, Ezekiel (26 June 2021). "Tecno's Phantom X: Best Phantom Smartphone Yet?". Dignited. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  16. ^ Kamau, George (8 July 2021). "Phantom X Camera Review: A Different Quest". Techweez. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  17. ^ "TECNO CAMON 17P, CAMON 17 Pro launched in Nigeria and Kenya". GizmoChina. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  18. ^ "HiOS 7.6 Detail". Tecno. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  19. ^ Fosudo, Fisayo (8 July 2021). "TECNO Phantom X Unboxing & Review - Before You Buy!". YouTube. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  20. ^ Kamau, George (2 July 2021). "TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and First Impressions Review: Maxed Out". Techweez. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  21. ^ Otieno, Dickson (2 July 2021). "TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and First Impressions". Tech-ish. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  22. ^ Guison, Duey (8 July 2021). "TECNO Phantom X Unboxing, Quick Review Philippines: Big Surprise". Unbox. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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