introduction
Tecno is one of the brands that the Chinese tech giant Transsion is using for its foreign markets and, above all, in Africa. The brand is probably best known for its Camon series, something of a flagship line with a clear focus on the camera experience. However, there is also the Phantom line, which has more or less spun off into its own separate entity. One that aims to deliver truly flagship devices and experiences.
Last year saw the release of the original Phantom X and now the Phantom X2 series has arrived. It has two models in its ranks: the vanilla Phantom X2 and the Phantom X2 Pro. We currently have the latter in the office for the full review treatment.
The Phantom X2 Pro is a truly premium device from its attractive and ergonomic unibody design through to its flagship internals with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, its large battery and down to the spotlight features retractable vertical camera.
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro specifications at a glance:
- Body: 164.6×72.7×8.9mm, 201g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), metal frame, plastic back.
- Screen: 6.80″ AMOLED, 1080×2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 379ppi.
- chipsets: MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 and 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510); Mali-G710 MC10.
- Memory: 256GB and 12GB LPDDR5X RAM.
- Operating system/software: Android 12, HiOS.
- Rear camera: Broad (main): 50MP, F/1.9, PDAF; Telephoto (2.5x retractable zoom): 50MP, 64mm, F/1.5, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 13MP, F/2.2, AF.
- Front camera: 32MP, (wide).
- Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; Front camera: Yup.
- Battery: 5160mAh; 45W wired.
- Various: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical).
The Phantom X2 Pro has a keen focus on photography, which we’ll definitely be exploring. It is also positioning itself as an eco-friendly phone with a particular eco-edition of the device using recycled ocean plastic for the back cover.
Overall, the Phantom X2 Pro is an all-around flagship device that doesn’t skimp on any particular part of its spec sheet. Some of its other highlights include a 6.8-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display, dual SIM support, 5160mAh battery, and 45W fast charging, all packed into a relatively compact body.
Unboxing of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
Before we dive into the phone itself, let’s first take a look at the retail packaging. We cannot say with certainty that the press kit we have received will be identical to the one users will receive. This is worth keeping in mind. What we got is a rather large two-piece cardboard box. A very sturdy one, which is nice to look at.
Inside, as well as the phone, nestled in its own cradle, we also find a 45W charger, a Type-C cable to go with it, a hard case with stand, and a nice looking pair of earphones with an inline mic.
The case in particular stands out with its design and is a notch above almost every other case we’ve seen bundled for free with a phone.
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