Tecno Phantom X
{{short description|Tecno Phantom X smartphone}}
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{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Tecno Phantom X
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| brand = Tecno Phantom
| manufacturer = Tecno Mobile
| series = Phantom
| modelnumber = AC8
| released = {{Start date and age|2021|07|01|df=yes}}
| available =
| unitssold =
| predecessor = Tecno Phantom 9
| successor = Tecno Phantom X2
| related = Tecno Phantom V Flip
| type = Phablet
| form = Slate
| size = {{convert|163.5 x 73.8 x 8.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|201|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| os = Android 11 with HiOS 7.6
| soc = MediaTek Helio G95
| cpu = Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
| gpu = Mali-G76 MC4
| memory = 8 GB RAM
| storage = 256 GB
| memory_card = microSD
| battery = {{val|4700|u=mAh}}
| charging = 33W
| input = Sensors:
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| networks = 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE
| display = {{ubl
|AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 1080p
|{{convert|6.7|in|mm|abbr=on}} {{resx|1080|2340}} ({{val|385|u=ppi}}) 110.2 nits, ~91.3% screen-to-body ratio
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| ext_display = Always On
| rear_camera = *50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF
- 13 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
- 8 MP, f/2.3, 120° (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm, AF
- Quad LED flash, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps
Features: Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
| front_camera =
- 48 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8 μm
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm
Features: Dual-LED flash
Video: 1080p@30fps
| sound = Loudspeaker
| connectivity = {{ubl|Bluetooth 5.0
| Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac}}
| website = {{URL|www.mobile-phantom.com/homepage|Tecno Phantom X}}
| references ={{cite web |url=https://www.mobile-phantom.com/homepage |title=Homepage|publisher=Tecno}}
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Tecno Phantom X is an Android-based smartphone manufactured, released and marketed by Tecno Mobile as a standalone phantom sub-brand. The device was unveiled during an event held on 1 July 2021.
The Tecno Phantom X is an upgraded version of Tecno Phantom 9, coming with different features, including the OS, battery, camera, design, storage and memory. The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the battery, design, selfie camera and fast charging capacity. Critics, however, criticized the lack of stereo speakers.{{Cite web|url=https://droidafrica.net/gadget/tecno-phantom-x|title=Tecno Phantom X Specs, Review and Price|date=2 October 2020 |publisher=DroidAfrica|access-date=12 July 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://gsmarena.com/tecno_unveils_first_premium_phone_the_phantom_x_with_50_mp_main_and_48_mp_selfie_cameras-news-49733.php|title=Tecno unveils Phantom X - its first premium phone with 50MP main and 48MP selfie cameras|date=24 June 2021|publisher=GSMArena|access-date=12 July 2021}}
Design
The Phantom X has a design with a patterned glass back and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the side frame is made of anodized aluminum. The device feature a vapor chamber cooling system attached to the chipset. For the front camera, the dual camera setup is embedded inside a dual punch-hole cut-out located at the left corner of the display.{{Cite web|url=https://gsmarena.com/tecno_phantom_x-review-2285.php|title=Tecno Phantom X review|date=2 July 2021|publisher=GSMArena|access-date=12 July 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/06/24/tecno-phantom-x-packing-48mp-selfie-cam-50mp-main-shooter|title=Tecno Phantom X goes official packing a 48MP selfie cam & 50MP main shooter|last=Ikoba|first=Jed John|publisher=GizmoChina|date=24 June 2021|access-date=12 July 2021}}
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Specifications
= Hardware =
== Chipsets ==
== Display ==
The device features AMOLED display with 1080p support and a display size of 6.7-inches. It utilize an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The device has a curved edged display, super AMOLED panel and supports 90Hz refresh rate. It features 1080 × 2340 resolution with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jbklutse.com/latest-tecno-phones-and-prices-in-ghana/|title=TECNO Phantom X: The much-anticipated flagship phone launched in Ghana|last=Klutse|first=John-Bunya|date=3 July 2021|publisher=JBKlutse|access-date=12 July 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://androidkenya.com/2021/07/tecno-phantom-x-preview|title=Tecno Phantom X: Unboxing and first impressions|last=Chenze|first=Emmanuel|date=2 July 2021|publisher=Android Kenya|access-date=12 July 2021}}
== Storage ==
The device offer 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB for internal storage.{{Cite web|url=https://techarena24.com/tecno-phantom-x-review-price-overkill|title=Tecno Phantom X Review: Price Overkill|publisher=Tech Arena24|date=2 July 2021|access-date=12 July 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=dP0P879MCQs|title=TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and Review|date=2 July 2021|accessdate=12 July 2021|publisher=YouTube}}
== Battery ==
The device contain non-removable 4700 mAh Li-Po battery, supporting wired charging over USB-C at up to 33W.{{Cite web|url=https://www.phonecorridor.com/tecno-phantom-x|title=TECNO Phantom X Specs and Price|last=Omotimehin|first=Busayo|website=Phonecorridor|accessdate=3 July 2021|date=12 July 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidheadlines.com/2021/07/phantom-x-review-premium-hardware-mid-range-price.html|title=PHANTOM X Review: Premium Hardware, Mid-Range Price!|last=Ranpura|first=H|date=2 July 2021|publisher=Android Headlines|access-date=12 July 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=DhzOWRgBc6k|title=TECNO Phantom X Unboxing & Review: Best Midrange Smartphone?|date=1 July 2021|accessdate=12 July 2021|publisher=YouTube}}
== Connectivity ==
The phone support 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth 5.0.{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidheadlines.com/2021/06/phantom-x-first-look-premium-design-with-polished-looks.html|title=PHANTOM X First Look: Premium Design with Polished Looks|last=Ranpura|first=H|date=27 June 2021|publisher=Android Headlines|access-date=12 July 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dignited.com/80877/tecnos-phantom-x|title=Tecno's Phantom X: Best Phantom Smartphone Yet?|last=Odunayo|first=Ezekiel|date=26 June 2021|accessdate=12 July 2021|work=Dignited}}
== Cameras ==
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! Wide |50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.3", 1.2 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF DPAF, OIS |
| Telephoto
|13 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom |
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| Ultrawide
|8 MP, f/2.3, 120°, 1/4.0", 1.12 μm, AF |
| rowspan="2" |Front
|48 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8 μm |
| 8 MP, f/2.2, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm |
The phone's rear camera features a 50 MP wide sensor with laser autofocus, a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. The front camera features a 48 MP wide sensor and 8 MP ultrawide sensor.{{Cite web|url=https://techweez.com/2021/07/08/phantom-x-camera-performance-review|title=Phantom X Camera Review: A Different Quest|last=Kamau|first=George|date=8 July 2021|publisher=Techweez|access-date=12 July 2021}}
=== Supported video modes ===
The Phantom X supports the following video modes:
- 4K@30/60fps
- 1080p@30fps
= Software =
The device run on Android 11 based software overlay HiOS 7.6 at launch, and come bundled with a slew of apps like Peek Proof, Voice Changer, Phone cloner and Document correction among others.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/05/10/tecno-camon-17p-17-pro-launch-price-specs-features-nigeria-kenya|title=TECNO CAMON 17P, CAMON 17 Pro launched in Nigeria and Kenya|publisher=GizmoChina|date=10 May 2021|access-date=12 July 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.tecno-mobile.com/hios-detail/#/|title=HiOS 7.6 Detail|publisher=Tecno|accessdate=17 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517130529/https://www.tecno-mobile.com/hios-detail/#/|archivedate=17 May 2021}}
Reception
GSMArena awarded the phone 3.8 stars out of 5, noting that "Tecno is definitely trying to make a point with the Phantom X". Praise was directed towards the design, memory, selfie camera, battery and fast charging capacity. However, the lack of stereo speakers was criticized, while noting that "The display is good, but it lacks brightness".
Fisayo Fosudo praised the Phantom X for its design and fast charging capacity while noting that the device has "a gaming focused processor". He however criticized the device for the lack of stereo speakers, while noting that "the on-screen fingerprint reader and the face unlock method were kind of underwhelming".{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=u56sdJoKZ5Y|title=TECNO Phantom X Unboxing & Review - Before You Buy!|date=8 July 2021|last=Fosudo|first=Fisayo|accessdate=12 July 2021|publisher=YouTube}}
George Kamau from Techweez gave a positive review of the Phantom X. Praise was directed towards the design, battery, performance and camera, while noting that "the Phantom X maxes out on its features and nails the fundamentals to deliver the best to consumers".{{Cite web|url=https://techweez.com/2021/07/02/phantom-x-first-impressions-review-maxed-out|title=TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and First Impressions Review: Maxed Out|last=Kamau|first=George|date=2 July 2021|publisher=Techweez|access-date=12 July 2021}}
Dickson Otieno from Tech-ish praised the Phantom X for its under-display fingerprint scanner, battery and fast charging capacity. He opined further that "the processor will handle everything you throw at it quite well, however its 2021, and a 12nm process chip is old".{{Cite web|url=https://tech-ish.com/2021/07/02/tecno-phantom-x-unboxing|title=TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and First Impressions|last=Otieno|first=Dickson|date=2 July 2021|publisher=Tech-ish|access-date=12 July 2021}}
Duey Guison from Unbox noted that "the existence of the Phantom X is proof that TECNO has a lot of untapped potential as a brand that is rising globally".{{Cite web|url=https://unbox.ph/editorials/tecno-phantom-x-unboxing-quick-review-philippines-big-surprise|title=TECNO Phantom X Unboxing, Quick Review Philippines: Big Surprise|last=Guison|first=Duey|date=8 July 2021|publisher=Unbox|access-date=12 July 2021}}