After successfully launching the Spark Series and a plethora of smartphones , TECNO Mobile launched the Tecno Phantom 8 as their biggest and most prominent device of 2017.
We were all expecting the arrival of Phantom 7 but TECNO decided to skip the number 7 and jump to 8 , which flows with the tide of flagship smartphones of 2017 ( i.e iPhone 8 , Galaxy S8 , Galaxy Note 8 ).
Tecno Phantom 8 was unveiled on the 22nd of October as the successor to Phantom 6. The device ships with a 5.7-inch 1920 x 1080 display , 6GB of RAM , 64GB Storage , 20MP camera and 3500mAh battery.





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The Key Specs :

5.7-inch FHD display
Helio P25 Octa-core 2.6GHz Processor
13MP + 12MP dual rear cameras
20MP front camera
6GB RAM
64GB storage
3500mAh battery with rapid charge
Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS v3.0 UI
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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 somehow looks like 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 devices.
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.
The Phantom 8 runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with Tecno’s custom HiOS v3.0 UI
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. Tecno Phantom 8 price in Nigeria is yet to be revealed but will likely cost above #100,000.

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Tecno Phantom 8 Specs




The Tecno Phantom 8 Specs :


GENERAL INFORMATION:

Availability: Announced Oct. 22
Available: Yes.
SIM: Yes , dual sim
Platform: Android Operating System (Android 7.0 Nougat) + HiOS UI
Fingerprint: Yes, rear-mounted.

NETWORK:

Technology: GSM / HSDPA / LTE
2G Bands: Yes
3G Bands: Yes
4G Bands: Yes , Band not specified


BODY & DISPLAY:

Size: 5.7-inches FHD with 2.5D glass
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixels
Protection: –
Dimensions: 159.95 x 79.5 x 7.9mm
Weight: –
Build : Full metal , Diamond Fire Design
Colours: Galaxy Blue, Phantom Black and Champagne Gold

HARDWARE:

Chipset: MediaTek Helio P25
CPU: 2.6GHz Octa-core.
GPU: –

CONNECTIVITY:

WLAN: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: –
GPS: Yes
USB: Type-C
OTG : Yes
NFC: –

MEMORY:

RAM: 6GB
Internal Storage: 64GB
External Storage: Yes , microSD up to 2TB

CAMERA:

Rear Camera: 13MP + 12MP , Sony IMX386 dual rear cameras
Rear Flash: Yes
Features: Autofocus, portrait mode [refocus], Auto HDR, Night mode, Superpixel and smart filters
Front Camera: 20MP
Front Flash: Yes
Features: Smooth Mode , Brighten Mode

BATTERY:

Capacity: 3500mAh
Type: –
Features: –

OTHERS:

Sensors:
Fingerprint.
G-Sensor
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
E-Compass Sensor
Gyroscope Sensor


What are your thoughts on the Tecno Phantom 8

Source: http://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2017/10/tecno-phantom-8-launched-specs-and-price.html

TECNO Phantom 8 Unboxing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJbgbbR-HBw&t=56s

henry007:
TECNO Phantom 8 Unboxing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJbgbbR-HBw&t=56s

its about time...

Thoughts? I think it is an upgrade to the previous Phantom 6 and 6 Plus. Good device.

Very nice phone, so impressed by the 6gb ram

sureinfo:
Very nice phone, so impressed by the 6gb ram

Me too

sureinfo:
Very nice phone, so impressed by the 6gb ram

Yes, it's impressive. And the processing is awesome. Faster than iPhone 6 Plus.

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