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The Gionee X1s is a midrange smartphone from Gionee that's been put up to compete alongside the Infinix Note 4 and Samsung J5 Prime. It is a very well built device with an all metal unibody design.

The phone costs about $180 (N63,000 / 11625.30 rupees) and is a very good device for those who are on a budgetv but need a very decent device.

The Gionee X1s run on Android 7.0 and packs a 4000mAh non-removable battery which would last you a full day of use and some. It also comes with a 5.2inch HD display for great viewing experience.

It's a dual SIM smartphone that accepts two nano sims.

Would you be getting one? Let me know in the comment section.

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The Tecno Phantom 8 is sort of like a beast, but a beast restricted from achieving its full potential. Sporting a beautiful design made from a combination of metal at the back and glass at the front, Tecno checked almost all the design boxes with the exception of two areas I'm currently displeased with. These are the capacitive buttons, they're well placed but not backlit and it can get confusing trying to find them at night. I suppose after a couple of weeks of use you should get used to it and the huge bezelz on the top and bottom of the front of the device. These are my gripes with design aesthetics. outside that, nothing else.

This phone packs some pretty impressive specs which i'll list below:

5.7Inch Full HD Display
6GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage
Dual 12 + 13MP rear camera setup
20MP Selfie Camera
Very fast fingerprint scanner at the back
MediaTek Helio P25 Octa-Core Chipset
Dual Sim or One sim and Expandable storage up to 1TB
Tritone LED flash at the back and LED flash in the front

That's it with the specs let's move on. In my usual format i'll be talking about the things you use/interact with on a daily. Battery, Display, Audio, Speed, Software

DISPLAY
The Tecno Phantom 8 comes with a 5.7 inch 1080p Full HD display. This display is large and is quite a joy to use. Watching videos was enjoyable and bright with really clear pictures.


BATTERY
The Tecno Phantom 8 comes with a 3500mAh battery. Considering the display resolution of this device, this battery should be more than capable to take you through a whole day of moderate to heavy use with some battery to spare.

In my tests, I achieved 0 - 50% in 1hour. I was able to charge this battery from 0 - 100% in a total of 2hours and 22 minutes. In my day to day use of the device i was abloe to achieve a total screen time of 5+ hours.

GAMING
Graphic heavy games are more than likely not to play smoothly on the Tecno Phantom 8, but more casual based games will play smoothly on the device.

PRICING
This is one of the biggest complaints from the public on this device. A lot of people compare this device to the A series in Samsung's line of devices. And most say they'd rather go for a Samsung. This device goes for N128,000 which is $360.

Hey guys, so there's this guy Henreeneo. A tech reviewer on YouTube and a Nigerian. I thought we had no one yet when it comes to tech reviews, but i'm quite glad that we have people like this coming out to give us really great reviews.

The sky is the limit for this dude really. Let support him.

Here are a couple of his videos:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGaSKDsjKk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDgrq3N6_GY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ZbLH95hVI

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ItsJezzy:
Ahhahaha.. 72k ke... They must be joking

That Pricing is too high.... BUt i just made a video review of the phone. If you'd like to see it you can check here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDgrq3N6_GY

belloabd1914:
I saw online that it is sold for 76k, naxo i lose interest

No Kidding..... 76k? How na?

My thoughts as well

belloabd1914:
Nice review.. price range should be 32k-36k

The Gionee X1s is a brand new mid-range smartphone from Gionee. Launched in November 3rd 2017, this smartphone seems to be Gionees response to the Tecno Camon CX and Infinix Note 4 brands.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDgrq3N6_GY

Sporting a 5.2 HD display, 4000mAh, 16MP selfie camera, fingerprint sensor and an all metal build, Gionee definitely hopes to get a market share of the mid range affordable smartphone space.

This is my unboxing and first impressions of the Gionee X1s.

You probably got a defective unit. You should return it. They should give you another

Drifty:
Help me I just bought this phone today new I used it to call twice successfully, but after, whenever I call people on the other end are not hearing me. And I tried making a voice note too but it's not picking my voice at all. The phone hasn't fallen down or have any physical problem so don't know why it's like this help out infinix don't dissapoint me.
I don't want to restore the settings and I have checked all the settings but nothing to fix it

Mr Efico. If you read thouroughly you would find that the review was between the flagship of two different brands. it wasn't about Cost or specs or what you think. Of course everyone know the Samsung would be better. The idea was to see how they stack up.

OCTAVO:
The problem is that most of the people doing these wacky comparisons don't even bother to check in depth reviews on YouTube. You can compare Tecno, gionee, Infinix all together, but not with Samsung!

Everyone loves the 18:9 aspect ratio, but you know not all these phones have the budget the Samsungs of this world has. But as you said, i'm pretty sure Tecno will create something more aesthetically pleasing next year

11Anonymous:
The phantom 8 is just too ugly. The bezels both top bottom and the sides is too much. Spending money on the phone is a waste.
Maybe Tecno will get it right in the next phantom, with 18:9 aspect ratio and reduced bezels at the top and bottom.

Dude, you need to hold a phone you know before coming to a conclusion. Take time out, go to a phone shop and ask to hold the Phantom 8, maybe you'll understand then

samsam2019:
See blasphemy.




Is your brain paining You?

lol i feel you...

Mozzyb1:
U didn't even compare with S6, u go as far as s8. Abeg never compare samsung with tecno. They ain't in the same class. U re free to compare them with gionee, Infinix and Co. U can only compare samsung with iPhone, LG, Google lx, HTC and perhaps Sony.

Both phones are quite beautiful in their designs and both come with quite impressive specs. So i decided to put them through the comparison. the below video is the result of that comparison.

I must also say that the Tecno Phantom 8 is a pretty decent looking and performing device. I'd love to hear from you guys. let me know what you think about these phones.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ZbLH95hVI

Hey Guys, This is my comparison video between the Tecno Phantom 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S8. Both Flagship devices in their respective brands.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ZbLH95hVI

Both phones have great design with the Galaxy S8 sporting a more futuristic front panel that spans almost the full front of the device.

Both pack Impressive specs with the differences coming in the Screen size, RAM and processors running these devices.

Let me know what you think of these devices in the comments section.

Hey thanks for the comments man. Will definitely mention all that in the full Review.

Xionez:
Andriod 7.0?!!!!!

Like...Like...who does that?!

BTW, Henryneo. Your video was elaborate but not completely. A quick rundown of the earpiece (if its earbuds, supports music controlling etc) and the charger (the rating, fast-charging support etc). You did for same for the pack, i was expecting for other accessories.













You can throw in bend-test and fire test just for fun

This is my unboxing of the Tecno Phantom 8 guys. I'd like to know if you think Tecno has done a good job and if this is good enough for celebrities to use



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGaSKDsjKk

bamac:
Very certain it will be available on Jumia soon. You can call/Whatsapp me on 08091180137 to order this device from Jumia immediately it is available and any other item of your choice from a trusted and reliable Sales consultant.

Hey you can see a review of the phone here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGaSKDsjKk

This is my unboxing of the Tecno Phantom 8 guys. I'd like to know what you think about the device



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGaSKDsjKk


The Tecno Phantom 8 is Tecno's newest flagship device for 2017. The phone comes with a whopping 6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 2.6GHz MediaTek processor, a 12 and 13MP dual camera setup at the rear of the device, its got a 20MP bright front facing camera with ultra pixels and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.

This phone packs a punch with the camera system being one of the major feature on this device.

The Phantom 8 launched on the 22nd of October 2017 and will launch in Nigeria on the 27th of October, 2017. Pricing is unknown at the moment, but expect the device to go between N100k and 150k.

This is my unboxing and initial impressions on this device.

OCTAVO:
Mediatek as usual...

lol.... thats the only way they can keep the price down

kunlesufyan:
Sleek! #TeamSamsung

Yeah... Samsung has paved the way for great design

shedy03:
its downside is the battery.

Would have been really cool if the battery was a 4000mAh capacity battery. I feel you man

This is my unboxing of the Tecno Phantom 8 guys. I'd like to know what you think about the device


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGaSKDsjKk


The Tecno Phantom 8 is Tecno's newest flagship device for 2017. The phone comes with a whopping 6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 2.6GHz MediaTek processor, a 12 and 13MP dual camera setup at the rear of the device, its got a 20MP bright front facing camera with ultra pixels and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.

This phone packs a punch with the camera system being one of the major feature on this device.

The Phantom 8 launched on the 22nd of October 2017 and will launch in Nigeria on the 27th of October, 2017. Pricing is unknown at the moment, but expect the device to go between N100k and 150k.

This is my unboxing and initial impressions on this device.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYWDgwbu5tc

My people, the Galaxy Note 8 will be available for purchase or collection tomorrow if you pre-ordered. Just wanted to know how many people would be getting one. That aside i also made a video review of the device check it out below....

Mind you this thing will cost between N340 - 400k


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36gEms7xoJM

Really great phone. I even made a review of the device here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36gEms7xoJM

Hey guys, This is my review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Let me know what you think.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36gEms7xoJM

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's new note smartphone for 2017. The Note 8 is Big, Bold and Beautiful and ticks every premium feature box you can imagine.

This device comes at a very steep price of $950 which translates to between N340k and N400k. The device is unavailable at the moment but is available for Pre-Order from samsungs website http://www.samsung.com/africa_en/Galaxy-Note8/pre-registration/



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Hey whats up guys. So i just hit my first 1k subscribers on YouTube and as a gesture of love i'll be doing a giveaway on youtube.

You can watch the video below to learn how to enter this giveaway.


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So i just came across this video on YouTube. This Dude totally rocks



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check out this video

The smartphone space comes with a sea load of phone brands that it’s becoming really difficult to decide on what phone to buy. Hence our buying decisions have now come down to three factors; Price, Specs and aesthetics. These three, are the bed rock for making a decision on buying a new phone. Am I able to afford the phone, are the specs good enough to last me for the next year to two? Does it look good enough to make me want to bring it out in public before my vain friends and colleagues.

Once you’re able to answer these questions, then it’s time to dole out that hard earned cash of yours to pick up a slab of metal and glass, sometimes plastic and glass.

The Infinix Hot 5 is a mid range smartphone from Infinix mobility that I’ve been using for about two weeks now. Touted as a ‘Mobile Cinema’, I had to find out for myself if the device lives up to it’s tagline. So in my full review of this device i’d be looking at how the Hot 5 performs against the three bed rocks/questions above.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgUsiSQD-Q


Infinix Hot 5 Full Review

Price

The Infinix Hot 5 is reasonably priced at N37,500 ($105 or 6700 Rupees for our international/Indian audience). This is a very budget price and should be quite affordable to almost anyone. But at a price this low what are you getting?

Specifications

Build, Display and Battery

For the above price you’re getting a plastic build smartphone that comes with a huge 5.5 Inch IPS display at 720p. What does all of this mean? Well, IPS (In-Plane Switching) is the technology used in your display but i’m not going to talk about that here, you can go here if you’d like to know about the technology. But the display renders it’s images at 720p which puts its at HD resolution, meaning your images will be clear and view-able but not super sharp.

In addition to the display you get a 4000Mah battery in the device. This, combined with a 720p display delivers absolute satisfying battery life. I was able to get two full days of moderate use on the device on a single charge. This is what everyone asks for in a phone, better battery life.

The only down side to this experience is the fact that the HOT 5 does not come with the proprietary X-Charge (fast charging) feature and I can’t understand for the life of me why Infinix would do this. How do you put a 4000Mah battery in a phone in 2017 and not have fast charging? Meaning I have to charge my phone for a whopping 4 hours to go from 0 to 100%. That is ludicrous. Power is a big problem in Nigeria and some of us simply wont have that much power to fully charge the phone. Moving on…

The Hot 5 has a diamond cut 3D design on the back (made from plastic) that feels good to the touch but is flat out slippery. If you’ve got sweaty palms, sorry. I guess Infinix figured this out and had to make a last ditch effort to allay the impending complaints from it’s customers by including an adhesive Key Ring holder in the package without which the ‘Mobile Cinema’ tagline becomes absolutely balderdash . This ‘ring’ should help you hold on to your phone for a long time if you decide to watch a movie or some series. See my unboxing video.

To the back of the device still, Infinix included a fingerprint scanner which is nicely placed at the center and to the top. The fingerprint scanner isn’t fast according to 2017 standards, but it gets the job done.

Camera

The Infinix Hot 5 comes with an 8MP rear facing and a 5MP front facing camera. In my tests, the cameras take about 2 seconds to load, which is not a lot of time, but may cost you when trying to capture a moment. There are also no shortcuts to launch the camera.

The selfie camera is basic to say the least. It’s got a beauty mode that smooth-ens your face when taking pictures and It comes with a front facing flash. The rear 8MP camera on the other hand is also quite average in it’s abilities. Taking pictures is easy, but the cameras shutter speed is slow and you need a good amount of light to achieve balanced images.

You have the option to turn on HDR mode, gestures and set the camera to take pictures simply by touching the screen in the cameras setting.

If you’re looking to take really awesome photos, this phone probably won’t cut it.

Speakers, Surround Sound and Video

Now this is where this phone shines! It’s ability to deliver an enjoyable experience while watching video content or listening to music or a podcast using the external front-facing speakers. Because it’s speakers are front-facing, audio in the Infinix Hot 5 sounds very loud. If you choose to activate the DIRAC 3D surround sound, the volume becomes even louder and implements surround sound capabilities. This is nice, but when it’s too loud, you begin to get distortions and it sounds quite terrible. So leave your volume at a nice point.

Video on the Hot 5 was good, you’re maxed out at 720p so expect videos that play at that resolution to look very good. You can however not watch videos in 1080p or 4k as the display resolution won’t support it. Who needs that anyway when Internet speeds here in Nigeria aren’t very dependable.

Software

The Infinix Hot 5 comes with Android 7.0 nougat out of the box and Infinixs’ X-OS skin atop android. I’m not a fan of the X-OS skin and I replace it almost immediately with Nova Launcher or Lawnchair whenever I get an Infinix Device for review. If Infinix sees this article and i hope they do, please work on your software skin. It’s terrible to say the least. you could take some cue from uncle Sammy or China’s Apple (Xiaomi). Minimal design features, clean lines, lots of white and very minimalist icon pack. there are a ton of awesome icon packs on the Playstore. Approach one of those designers and buy an icon pack off them and own it. Clean up your settings page. Keep it simple.

If it’s too confusing and you need help with UI/UX design Infinix, reach out to me. I’ll be willing to help.

Others

The Infinix Hot 5 comes with dual SIM slots, a slot for expandable storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack, is charged and handles data transfer via a micro USB port.

Aesthetics

So on the http://wwwTechBukka.com aesthetics scale, the Infinix Hot 5 ranks 5 out of a possible 10. What does this mean you may ask? Well it means your phone is at White Rice, Plantain and Fish. Whereas a 10 is Chow Mein with Pork and Vegetable Fried Rice, served with Lamb Chops, Baked Fish, and Beef in Mushroom sauce washed down with Chilled water and a bottle of pristine sparkling wine.

Conclusion

So the question most of you will ask is, should i buy this phone? While i can’t decide for you, let your decision be based on what you need the phone for. If all the above fits you agenda and pocket, then you’re fine. But if you want the whole buffet, well you might want to look somewhere else.

Hey Guys, This is an unboxing and first look at the Infinix Hot 5. Let me know your thoughts on this device from infinix.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ZfI3arLr0

The Infinix Hot 5 is a mid-range android device from Infinix. Tagged the 'Mobile Cinema', it sports a dual front facing speaker system and has a surround sound system Infinix calls 'The 3D Dirac Surround'.Infinix is at that point where Samsung was at a couple of years ago in that they want to saturate the market with their devices across all tiers/level. From the entry level Infinix Smart to the Flagship Note 4 Pro, Infinix seems to be having a working formula.

As they say if the formula works, there's no need changing it. If it worked for Samsung it 'should' work for Infinix as well.The Hot 5 has a 5.5 inch IPS HD display and comes with a 400Mah battery. It also sports 16GB internal storage and 2GB of RAM.

This device targets the average dude who's on a budget and wants a media-centered device.Coming in at N37,500 ($105 or 6,700 Rupees), the Hot 5 is quite affordable and shouldn't break the bank.

Hey Guys, This is an unboxing and first look at the Infinix Hot 5. Let me know your thoughts on this device from infinix.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ZfI3arLr0


The Infinix Hot 5 is a mid-range android device from Infinix. Tagged the 'Mobile Cinema', it sports a dual front facing speaker system and has a surround sound system Infinix calls 'The 3D Dirac Surround'.Infinix is at that point where Samsung was at a couple of years ago in that they want to saturate the market with their devices across all tiers/level. From the entry level Infinix Smart to the Flagship Note 4 Pro, Infinix seems to be having a working formula.

As they say if the formula works, there's no need changing it. If it worked for Samsung it 'should' work for Infinix as well.The Hot 5 has a 5.5 inch IPS HD display and comes with a 400Mah battery. It also sports 16GB internal storage and 2GB of RAM.

This device targets the average dude who's on a budget and wants a media-centered device.Coming in at N37,500 ($105 or 6,700 Rupees), the Hot 5 is quite affordable and shouldn't break the bank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvP-BlVRqTo

The Canon EOS 80D was announced February 18, 2016 and released to market by May 2016. So this DSLR has been around for a year and three months.

This DSLR was launched in Nigeria a few months back and this is my unboxing and first look at the camera.

In my opinion this is the best camera for YouTube video shoots and production. All-round in its usage, the 80D is nothing short of the absolute definition of 'Versatility'

It sports a very rugged build and sits right at the middle between the high end professional DSLRs and the mid range DSLRs