Tecno Phantom 8 was unveiled at the Dubai event after so much speculations, the device sure has some eye-catching features especially in the optics aspects.
Some of the highlights are dual back camera setup, 6GB RAM and astounding body design. We didn’t see the unveiling of Tecno Phantom 8 Plus at the event which literally means; no Phantom 8 Plus this time around.
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Tecno Phantom 8 Key features
- OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 3.0
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro)
- 4G LTE: YES, LTE
- Screen Size : 5.7 Inches FHD IPS Touchscreen
- Screen Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (403 PPI)
- Processor Type: Octa-core 2.60 GHz Cortex, Mediatek chipset
- RAM: 6GB
- Internal Storage: 64GB.
- External Storage: microSD, up to 2TB
- Back / Rear Camera: 12MP + 13MP camera & LED Flash
- Front Camera: 20MP with LED flash
- Battery: 3500 mAh (non-removable)
Tecno Phantom 8 Features Overview
Tecno Phantom 8 uses a 5.7 inches screen with Full HD display, thanks to its 1080 by 1920 pixels resolution and 403 Pixels Per-square Inch (PPI). The device will surely deliver quality display just as the Infinix Note 4 that has the same screen size and resolution.
Octa-core processor that clocks at 2.6 GHz sits on the inside, with a MediaTek Helio P25 chipset. The Phantom 8 is equipped with a whooping 6GB RAM to see to all your multi-tasking needs, this is the first Tecno device to come with that RAM capacity.
Tecno Phantom 8 boasts Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box with HiOS 3.0 from TECNO Mobile on top, the HiOS promises more optimized and sleeker user interface. There are also news of future OS update to Android 8.0 Oreo for the device.
On-board storage for the Phantom 8 is 64GB with option to expand to up to 2TB using a micro SD card, just in case you require more storage space. The smartphone is a dual Micro SIM Android device and supports dual standby with 4G network option as expected.
Camera quality is one of the major selling points of the Tecno Phantom 8, Just as the last year’s Phantom 6, the Phantom 8 uses a dual camera setup that sees the combination of 12 megapixels and 13 megapixels at the back with a single LED flash, the cameras are of Sony IMX 386 like those of iPhone flagships.
With it’s 10x Super Zoom capacity, you are bound to capture professional looking images with the device. The front hosts a 20 megapixels camera with smart dual LED flash for bright selfies.
Tecno Phantom 8 sports a 3,500 mAh battery at the powerhouse, most people believe Tecno could have done better with at least 4,000 mAh or more but all the same, the capacity on the device is still not bad.
Another highlight of the device is its unique ‘Diamond Fire Design’ that leaves the device glossy and attractive, it is available in three different colors: Champagne Gold, Phantom Black and Galaxy Blue colors. The Tecno Phantom 8 has three basic navigation keys in the lower front bezel while the fingerprint scanner is centrally placed at the back below the camera region.
The Phantom 8 price ranges from 124,000 naira to 135,000 naira in Nigeria which is about 320 USD and Ksh 11,599 in Kenya. The device will be available for purchase through various online and offline stores around the country.
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Tecno Phantom 8 Best Alternatives
Another good alternative of the Phantom 8 could its predecessor: the Phantom 6 phones, you may also also consider other good camera focused devices like Nokia 8 and Infinix Note 4 with shiny body design.
Tecno also has the Camon CX, Spark K7 and Spark Plus K9 which are all good camera-focused devices in the mid-range category.
Tecno Phantom 8 Detailed Specs
Network |
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| 2G Network | GSM: 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network | WCDMA: 2100 MHz (900/1700/1900/2100 MHz for LATAM) |
| 4G Network | Yes, LTE (Global Support) |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Status | Launched: October 2017 |
Body |
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| Dimensions | – 159.95 by 79.5 by 7.9 mm – Weight: -g |
| Keyboard | Touchscreen |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Phantom Black and Galaxy Blue |
| Cover | Plastic |
Display |
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| Type | FHD IPS, multi-touch touchscreen with 16m colors |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 403 Pixels Per-square Inch |
Memory And OS |
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| Card slot | MicroSD, up to 2TB |
| Internal | 64GB |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat (with HiOS 3.0) |
| Processors | – Octa-core 2.6 GHz CPU – Mediatek Helio P25 chipset – Mali GPU |
| RAM | 6GB RAM |
Audio |
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| Alert types | Vibration, MIDI, MP3 ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio port | 3.5mm jack |
Connectivity |
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| 2G | GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps |
| 3G | Up to 42.2 mbps downlink; Up to 11.5 mbps uplink |
| 4G | Yes |
| WIFI | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi direct |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.2, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | NO |
| USB | Type-C Light Speed Charge |
Camera |
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| Primary | – 12 MP and 13 MP, auto refocus, 10x Super Zoom and single-LED flash – FEATURES: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Secondary | 20MP Camera with Smart Dual Selfie Flash |
Battery |
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| Capacity | 3500mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery |
| Stand-by | N/A |
| Talk time | N/A |
| Music play | |
Other Features |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Rear Fingerprint and Light sensor |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| Java | No |
| Miscellaneous | – FM radio – MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player – MP4/H.264 player – Photo/video editor – Document viewer |
Price |
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| Price level | About 124,000 naira– 135,000 naira (320 USD) (11,599 Ksh) |
The device looks really nice.
The battery is the problem. Too small for the phone they should do something about it
Actually that is true, the battery is small for the phone.(please AUGMENT)
The machine is really nice,according to everything that has been explained on it,but that battery of 3500ghz i think is not strong enough to that strong machine!!!
These people know what they are doing they will make phantom 8 plus battery much bigger so they won’t give phantom 8 everything because if they do there’s nothing to give the plus
As if you read my mind, that marketing strategy, I so much love techno phantom 6 and now they are blowing my mind again
the ppi is 403 & not 294 as also. the camera is of Sony imx 386 use in iPhone. 7series
Hello, thanks for the tip.
Great phone, apart from 7.0 and the 6gb Ram which I think is overkill. Plus why use the Helio P while there’s an even better Helio X?
the 6GB RAM is just unbelieveable to be honest
I’m glad you said “I think…”
You are not a power user, so kindly stick with your 2GB.
I am up for the 6GB RAM
Love ur comment. He should stick 2 2gb. Me using d phantom 6 plus go 4 phantom 8 next week
Low end smart phones with Mediatek. Qualcomm snapdragon is a better chip set
price range is really fair, i was expeting more than that
Good for TECNO i really like how they never disapoint their fans
They should let us know the bandwidth of the phone, I hope it’s not the same with phantom 6+
Fantastic product
infact, it’s nice but is it d samething with the iphone 8?
not really, but there are similarities
They should hv made it water resistant. Samsung hv til has that abv techno ( s8+ versus phantom 8
Battery is too low for these specs.
They should try and improve on the battery
3500mah is low? But if its a Samsung y’all will embrace it. What’s the battery capacity of the IPhone 8 or Samsung S8? The battery of this phone is okay.
the reason is that Samsung Galaxy s8 battery consumption is too low to be compared to that of tecno. So, battery capacity do not matter much. what matters is how far can dt 3500mah last
The battery is too low for the configuration of that phone, I know u Ppl will soon release another 8+with higher battery, can’t waste my money on phone that will not last 12hrs.
I’m using it rite now it doesn’t drain the battery like u may think it will at least take you whole day
Sounds great. Can’t wait to see the action
The battery is disappointing d should do something about it.
All iz well!!!
My only problem with phantom 6+ is the poor performance of its battery, I hope we won’t experience same with this phantom 8.
This phone has it all. Not overly expensive too. I see a lot of people complaining about the battery. Same as it was done for the Phantom 6 but it doesn’t get low easily. Sure this won’t get drained fast too.
The machine is really nice,according to everything that has been explained on it,but that battery of 3500mah i think is not strong enough to that strong machine!!!
Exactly. It has a better battery than the galaxy note 8
Sure this will be a great device. The features says it all.
How much can I get it?guess it’d not yet in stores…..
Wow, this is good. Awesome and specifications
Wow this is great. I see lot of u complaining about the battery but it’s vewi much OK. Nice product
Really Nice Phone… But actually the ba3 should have been more than that at least even it’s d same as d Phantom 6 plus.
Battery is really big
yea, exactly what is needed