Tecno and Infinix have over the past years taken over the smartphone market in Nigeria and some West African countries thanks to their budget prices and quality specifications, leaving a little portion for other smartphone brands to share.

Both brands just released their flagship devices for 2017, for Tecno it was the phantom 8 and for Infinix it was the zero 5.

Because of the similarities these smartphone brands bear in the specifications of smartphones at equal ranges, people find it difficult to choose between Tecno and Infinix smartphones.

In this article I am going to be doing a comparison between both smartphones to see which actually stands out with an edge over the other learn more

This comparison takes of with the Infinix zero 5;

Infinix zero 5


The Infinix zero 5 features an all metal unibody design with a screen size of 5.98 inch covered with a 2.5D gorilla glass.

The Infinix zero 5 has a full HD JDI display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080.

The Infinix zero 5 is powered by an MTK Helio P25 processor with a clock speed of 2.6 Giga Hertz, 6GB of ram and 64GB of internal storage. There also an option for micro-SD storage expansion.

THE INFINIX ZERO 5 IS THE FIRST SMARTPHONE FROM INFINIX TO FEATURE DUAL REAR CAMERAS

The Infinix zero 5 on the rear features a 12mp wide angle lens with sony IMX386 sensor and a 13mp telephoto lens which brings about 10x zoom.

The lens also helps the Infinix zero 5 carry out bokeh effect from the rear.

On the front, the Infinix zero 5 features a learn more...

Build: metal unibody
Display: 5.98 inch FHD display + 2.5 curved glass
Resolution: 1920x1080
Processor: MTK helio P25 octa core 2.6GHz
Ram: 6GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear Camera: 12MP f/1.8 + 12MP telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom
Front camera: 16MP
OS: Android 7.1
4G: Yes
3G: Yes
2G: Yes
Gpu: Arm Mali-T880 dual GPU @ 1 GHz
OTG: yes
NFC: No
Fingerprint: Yes
Battery: 4,350mah
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TECNO PHANTOM 8

Tecni phantom 8
The tecno phantom 8 is 5.7 inch in size, it features a metal build that's a bit different from what tecno users are use to. Its metal build has a glossy finish, tecno call it's design the diamond fire design, as it appears to a be shinny plastic from afar.

The tecno phantom 8 has a 5.7 inch full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920x1080.

The tecno phantom 8 is powered by mediatek's helio P25 octa core processor with a clock speed of 2.6 Giga Hertz.
The tecno phantom 8 features 6GB of ram, 64GB of internal memory with up to 2TB for micro SD expansion learn more...

I won't buy either of the two.I prefer to buy the Samsung J9

BabaOwen:
I won't buy either of the two.I prefer to buy the Samsung J9

But J9 is not yet out in the market

eki2000:
But J9 is not yet out in the market

Abi oooo. I think the Infinix zero 5 will still be cheaper and with bigger battery

The tecno phantom 8 is kept alive by a 3500mah battery.

Build: metal unibody with glossy finish
Display: 5.7 inch FHD display + 2.5 curved glass
Resolution: 1920x1080
Processor: MTK helio P25 octa core 2.6GHz
Ram: 6GB
Storage: 64GB + 2TB for microSD expansion
Rear Camera: 13MP f/1.8 + 12MP telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom
Front camera: 20MP
OS: Android 7.1
4G: Yes
3G: Yes
2G: Yes
Gpu: Arm Mali-T880 dual GPU @ 1 GHz
OTG: yes
NFC: No
Fingerprint: Yes
Battery: 3500mah
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VERDICT

Ok probably you have scanned through the specifications of both smartphones and in your mind you are saying both phones are the same, well you may just be right in a way, but not all the way.

Something to NOTE here, is the fact that both infinix and tecno are brought into existence by transsion holdings under the command of Nnamdi Eziegbo, the Nigerian entrepreneur behind these brands.

Both smartphones have the same processors, ram size, storage.
Where things actually vary is the battery size and the design. Not much of a difference I guess.

Also something here to NOTE is the fact that infinix laid so much emphasis on the zero 5's Bokeh effect also known as portrait mode for both the rear and front facing camera, where as tecno didn't say anything about it being featured on the phantom 8.
This bokeh effect may help cover up for its lower front facing camera when compared to the tecno phantom 8 20mp front facing camera.


That may also be an advantage the zero 5 has over the phantom 8, but I don't really think a typical Nigerian will purchase a smartphone because of a camera effect which doesn't involve a higher camera sensor.

If you decide to go for the infinix zero 5 over the tecno phantom 8, it could be because of the larger battery the infinix zero 5 features, your the love you have for the infinix brand.

Price for the infinix zero 5 has not been confirmed yet, but a leak shows that the infinix zero 5 costs about $305 which is about 111 thousand naira as opposed to the 128 thousand price tag on the phantom 8.

You may also want to go for the zero 5 because of it's cheaper price tag , if this leaked price tag is correct.

For those who care about upgrade of OS, just so you know, tecno doesn't have a great history of sending software updates for android versions, instead they manufacture a new device with the latest operating system.

Don't get me twisted , both devices are great.

But The winner of this comparison is already lucid to you.

The winner of this comparison is the infinix zero 5.

Despite the infinite zero 5 managed read more ...

I personally prefer the Phantom 8

Id rather have the Zero 5

stevewheezy:
Id rather have the Zero 5

Noted

Josh1920:
The tecno phantom 8 is kept alive by a 3500mah battery.

Build: metal unibody with glossy finish
Display: 5.7 inch FHD display + 2.5 curved glass
Resolution: 1920x1080
Processor: MTK helio P25 octa core 2.6GHz
Ram: 6GB
Storage: 64GB + 2TB for microSD expansion
Rear Camera: 13MP f/1.8 2x optical zoom + 12MP telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom
Front camera: 20MP
OS: Android 7.1
4G: Yes
3G: Yes
2G: Yes
Gpu: Arm Mali-T880 dual GPU @ 1 GHz
OTG: yes
NFC: No
Fingerprint: Yes
Battery: 3500mah
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Abeg correct that 10x optical zoom...no smartphone camera get 2.099 optical zoom self....na only 10x digital zoom...and pls no argue

Gimme the Phantom 8 abeg

According to miss techy's review, the zero 5 has a better camera. Plus the phantom 8 only has portrait mode on the rear camera, mean while the zero 5 has portrait mode both on the rear and front facing camera.

Okay. Tecno phantom 8 is a masterpiece

Abiodunspectre:
Gimme the Phantom 8 abeg

I De tell you.

Just give me the Phantom 8

Watin una see for this phantom 8 may me I nur dey see

Both phones are great but i have love for Phantom 8

ME too o

datyorubaboy:
Just give me the Phantom 8

omoalajah:
Both phones are great but i have love for Phantom 8

Hmm I guess the battle is fan based.

Go for Zero 5

Going by the specs... both devices look good but i'd prefer Zero 5

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i love the Tecno Phantom 8

i prefer the Tecno Phantom 8

i agree with you definitely

omoalajah:
i love the Tecno Phantom 8

Go get huawei honor 8x, mate 20lite, p20lite.........
Thank me later.

Tecno phantom 8 anytime.

I see no reasons for comparison o, the phantom 8 is boss