Tecno Phantom 8 See Price and It Specification

Tecno Phantom 8 was unveiled at the Dubai event after so much speculations, the device sure has some eye-catching features especially in the optics aspects.
Some of the highlights are dual back camera setup, 6GB RAM and astounding body design. We didn’t see the unveiling of Tecno Phantom 8 Plus at the event which literally means; no Phantom 8 Plus this time around.

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 (403 PPI)
•Processor Type: Octa-core 2.60 GHz •Cortex, Mediatek chipset
•RAM: 6GB
•Internal Storage: 64GB.
`•External Storage: microSD, up to 2TB
•Back / Rear Camera: 12MP + 13MP •camera & LED Flash
•Front Camera: 20MP with LED flash
•Battery: 3500 mAh (non-removable)
•Tecno Phantom 8 Features Overview

Design & Display :

The Phantom 8 features a different design from its predecessors and this is the third major design change on the Phantom series since its inception in 2013. Shipping with a 5.7-inch FHD 1080 x 1920 display , the Phantom 8 is a premium looking smartphone that is expected to go head-to-head with other flagship smartphones of 2017.

The Tecno Phantom 8 comes with a full metal unibody that is glossy and can be mistaken for plastic. But don’t get it twisted , the Phantom 8 is fully metallic with a 5.7-inch 2.5D glass screen. Tecno calls the design “ Diamond Fire Design ” which , going forward , may be the design of other phantom device

Hardware & Software :

Regarding hardware , the Phantom 8 is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 chipset clocked at 2.6Ghz frequency. It comes with 6GB RAM , 64GB internal storage with an option to expand using a microSD card up to 2TB.


However , the Phantom 8 does not come with a dedicated SD card slot but you can use your SIM 2 slot as your memory card slot. This means you’ld have to choose between using 2 SIMS or 1 SIM + microSD card.

The new phantom comes with a
USB Type-C cable which allows for rapid charge and file transfer across devices. It also supports USB OTG which enables mobile devices to talk to one another.

The Phantom 8 runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with version 3.0 of Tecno’s custom User Interface called the HiOS.

Camera

The Tecno Phantom 8 sports 12MP + 13MP dual rear cameras which , according to TECNO , provides “professional level photos for everyone”. The 12MP camera uses SONY IMX386 sensor with f/1.8 lens and has 2X optical zoom , while the 13MP sensor has 10X optical zoom.
The camera also comes with features such as Autofocus, portrait mode [refocus], Auto HDR, Night mode, Superpixel and smart filters.
For selfies , the Phantom 8 has a 20MP with “smart dual selfie” flash. The front camera is 30% brighter than its predecessor and includes features such as a Smooth Mode as well as a Brighten Mode.

Battery

The Phantom 8 ships with a 3500mAh battery which is an improvement on last year’s edition. This phone has quick charge capability.

Pricing & Availability

The Phantom 8 has been unveiled and is available Galaxy Blue, Phantom Black and Champagne Gold colors. Tecno Phantom 8 price in Nigeria is yet to be revealed but this device is expected to cost a little over #120,000. We will update this section as soon as we get the confirmed price from TECNO Mobile.