Tecno has launched its latest device in the Phantom series, the Phantom X2 in the Kenyan market, the phone is a successor to the Phantom X which was launched in 2021. The phones are retailing at Ksh. 69,999 for the Tecno Phantom X2 and Ksh. 82,999 for the Phantom X2 Pro.
The phone comes in two variants, that is the Phantom X2 and Phantom X2 Pro and happens to be among the first devices to come with the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G SoC. The chipset is expected to be used by flagship smartphones, a premium segment that is mostly ruled by Qualcomm.
Check out the specifications below.
| Tecno Phantom X2 | ||
| Display Size | 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~93.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~93.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Type | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz, 500 nits |
| Dimensions | 6.48 x 2.86 x 0.35 inches | 6.48 x 2.86 x 0.35 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density) |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 12 | Android 12, HIOS 12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1×3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Memory | 256GB 8GB RAM (No Card Slot) | 256GB 12GB RAM (No Card Slot) |
| Rear Cameras (Triple) | 64 MP, f/1.7, (wide), PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/1.3″, 1.12µm, AF
2 MP |
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3″, 1.2µm, PDAF50 MP, f/1.5, 65mm (telephoto), 1/2.7″, 0.64µm, PDAF, 2.5x optical zoom, retractable lens |
| Selfie Camera (Single) | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Battery | Li-Po 5160 mAh, non-removable45W wired, 54% in 20 min, 100% in 60 min | Li-Po 5160 mAh, non-removable45W wired, 54% in 20 min, 100% in 60 min (advertised) |
| Features | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colours | Stardust Gray, Moonlight Silver | Stardust Gray, Mars Orange |
| Price | Ksh. 69,999 | Ksh. 82,999 |
You can buy the Tecno Phantom X2 series from the official Tecno website and partners including Safaricom Shops and Jumia.
Stay tuned for a detailed review of the Tecno Phantom.