Powered by Android 4.4 Kitkat operating system while delivering cutting edge features at retail-friendly price, TECNO Mobile has deepened penetration in the android segment with the introduction of its latest flagship, Phantom Z.Barely four months of its introduction in the smartphone ecosystem, the flagship, according to market findings has continued to to be the toast of fans of android phone as a result of its innovative features including a 7.9mm unibody design; a 2GB RAM that can store memory of up to 32GB; an 3030mAH battery that delivers 24 hours of talk time with up to 960 hours of standby time on a 3G network
Accordingly, the device flaunts a stylish high-end back cover, a dual camera complete with the first dual flash camera that allows the user to create stunning selfies at daytime or nighttime.
Packaging
Being the latest swag song of Tecno Mobile, the product comes with a very attractive blue and white packaging with added accessories to entice buyers.
On purchase, you get 5200mAh powerbank in a pack and a Smart Cover in another pack alongside the smartphone, USB cable, battery and earphone in a third pack.
This added packaging as well as specification and version of operating system will obviously make Tecno fans not go for other competing brands.
Screen display and resolution
Tecno Phantom Z comes with a 5.2inch full HD AMOLED display with resolution 1920 x1080 that makes use of the latest AMOLED screen technology to ensure high pixel density and high contrast ratio and with anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint surface.
The SIM tray and volume buttons are on one side of the phone while the power button is on another side. Also, at the top-right side of the phone, you will find the 3.5mm jack earphone port and at the bottom center, you will see the micro USB port while the speakers are located just at the bottom sides; like the iPhone 5S.
Network and SIM card
Tecno Phantom Z comes with a dual mini SIM with dual standby configuration and operate in the network bands GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/DCS1900/W2100/W850.
With these network bands, users have advantage of working with a good number of carriers around the world.
Operating system
If there’s any area that we believe that Tecno have lagged behind, it’s in the OS in their smartphones which has always been Andriod Jelly Bean 4.2.2.
However, with the Tecno Phantom Z, the phone maker has upgraded their operating system from Andriod Jelly Bean 4.2.2 to Android KitKat 4.4.2. One good thing about having the operating system is stability, more battery efficient and sleek.
Also, most smart watches needs Android 4.4 for them to work well. Therefore, for those looking to get a smart watch, they will be glad to know that the Tecno Phantom Z will be supported as most smart watches needs Android 4.4 to work well.
Processor and GPU
Tecno Phantom Z is equipped with a 2.0GHz octa core cortex A7 CPU powered by a MediaTek MT6592 chipset and Mali 450-MP4 GPU.
Memory and RAM
Tecno Phantom Z comes with a 32GB internal memory for storing those multimedia files: images and videos and other necessary files.
Regarding RAM, the Phantom Z comes with 2GB of RAM which is enough to keep things running. The 2GB on the device ought to be enough especially since we are talking of Android KitKat 4.4 that is very memory efficient.
Camera
For the photographers and those obsessed with taking selfies and recording videos; Tecno Phantom Z is the best phone option as it comes with a high quality 16 mega pixel AF BSI back camera with a dual LED flash light located below the camera lens for taking high clarity pictures in low lit areas.
Having used the device, images taken with the camera of the Tecno Phantom Z is very sharp and vivid. This is further enhanced by the Full HD AMOLED display of the device.
CREDIT: Vanguard
Accordingly, the device flaunts a stylish high-end back cover, a dual camera complete with the first dual flash camera that allows the user to create stunning selfies at daytime or nighttime.
Packaging
Being the latest swag song of Tecno Mobile, the product comes with a very attractive blue and white packaging with added accessories to entice buyers.
On purchase, you get 5200mAh powerbank in a pack and a Smart Cover in another pack alongside the smartphone, USB cable, battery and earphone in a third pack.
This added packaging as well as specification and version of operating system will obviously make Tecno fans not go for other competing brands.
Screen display and resolution
Tecno Phantom Z comes with a 5.2inch full HD AMOLED display with resolution 1920 x1080 that makes use of the latest AMOLED screen technology to ensure high pixel density and high contrast ratio and with anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint surface.
The SIM tray and volume buttons are on one side of the phone while the power button is on another side. Also, at the top-right side of the phone, you will find the 3.5mm jack earphone port and at the bottom center, you will see the micro USB port while the speakers are located just at the bottom sides; like the iPhone 5S.
Network and SIM card
Tecno Phantom Z comes with a dual mini SIM with dual standby configuration and operate in the network bands GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/DCS1900/W2100/W850.
With these network bands, users have advantage of working with a good number of carriers around the world.
Operating system
If there’s any area that we believe that Tecno have lagged behind, it’s in the OS in their smartphones which has always been Andriod Jelly Bean 4.2.2.
However, with the Tecno Phantom Z, the phone maker has upgraded their operating system from Andriod Jelly Bean 4.2.2 to Android KitKat 4.4.2. One good thing about having the operating system is stability, more battery efficient and sleek.
Also, most smart watches needs Android 4.4 for them to work well. Therefore, for those looking to get a smart watch, they will be glad to know that the Tecno Phantom Z will be supported as most smart watches needs Android 4.4 to work well.
Processor and GPU
Tecno Phantom Z is equipped with a 2.0GHz octa core cortex A7 CPU powered by a MediaTek MT6592 chipset and Mali 450-MP4 GPU.
Memory and RAM
Tecno Phantom Z comes with a 32GB internal memory for storing those multimedia files: images and videos and other necessary files.
Regarding RAM, the Phantom Z comes with 2GB of RAM which is enough to keep things running. The 2GB on the device ought to be enough especially since we are talking of Android KitKat 4.4 that is very memory efficient.
Camera
For the photographers and those obsessed with taking selfies and recording videos; Tecno Phantom Z is the best phone option as it comes with a high quality 16 mega pixel AF BSI back camera with a dual LED flash light located below the camera lens for taking high clarity pictures in low lit areas.
Having used the device, images taken with the camera of the Tecno Phantom Z is very sharp and vivid. This is further enhanced by the Full HD AMOLED display of the device.
CREDIT: Vanguard