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TECNO Phantom X, premium model price and camera spotlight

TECNO Phantom X, premium model price and camera spotlight

by | Jul 20, 2021 | Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Other News

TECNO Phantom X

TECNO, the mobile company known for producing entry to mid-range mobile devices for emerging markets like Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan and India is introducing a premium model device with the announcement of the PHANTOM X. The company is rebranding the Phantom model to represent its premium category for its devices. TECNO has packed in some good specs for the device but how will this compare to existing devices in this range and will it be value for money?

TECNO Phantom X runs on a MediaTek Helio G95 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. It sports a 6.7-inch display, 90Hz panel, 1080p resolution and Gorilla Glass 5. The phone will come running Android 11 and HIOS 7.6. It will have a 4700 mAh battery capacity that supports 33W fast charging. TECNO says you can get up to 70% when you charge it for 30 minutes.

In terms of pricing, the Phantom X will retail at about $460 – $560. Here are the country-specific prices in the following markets; Ghana – GHS 2795, Nigeria – NGN 228,000, Kenya – KES 49,999. Pakistan – Rs. 69,999, India –  ₹18,999 .

TECNO Phantom X Specs

  • OS – Android 11, HIOS 7.6
  • Display – 6.70-inch (1080×2340), Super AMOLED Display, 90Hz, 385 ppi
  • Dimensions – 163.5 x 73.8 x 8.7 mm
  • Processor – MediaTek Helio G95, Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55), GPU: Mali-G76 MC4
  • RAM – 8GB
  • Storage – 256GB
  • Front Selfie camera – 48MP + 8MP
  • Rear Main camera – 50MP + 8MP + 13MP
  • USB Type-C
  • Battery Capacity – 4700mAh
  • Weight 201 g

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Phantom X review by GSMARENA

Everything you need to know about the Camera capability and experience

For a premium phone, TECNO says the Phantom X’s main camera has a 50MP Ultra-Nigh camera with ultra-large sensors that support 100 million pixel photo mode. The 48MP front camera sports a 105°Ultra-Wide-angle and 50mm golden portrait mode. It also boasts of a super night mode that lets you get clear and vivid photos at night. But what exactly do you get and what does this mean? Read on to find out especially if you are buying or own one, to maximize the device.

50MP Ultra-Night Camera with 1/1.3-inch Ultra-Large Sensor

phantom X camera 50mp

With PHANTOM X’s extraordinary camera features, users can become professional photographers producing high-quality photos. PHANTOM X adopts the industry-leading 50MP Ultra-Night Camera with a 1/1.3-inch Ultra-Large Sensor, making it easy to shoot crisp professional photos. With a pixel size of 2.4um in 4-in-1 pixel mode, PHANTOM X’s 50MP camera with 1/1.3-inch ultra-large sensor can take in a 33% more light from the outer environment compared to a camera featuring a 108MP camera with 1/1.5-inch sensor, bringing a wider ISO range and less noise. It also comes with better exposure and detailed reproduction in complex lighting. The ultra-clear image is achieved by decoding the image quality of Re-mosaic, providing ample space for post cropping and re-creation, supporting one hundred million level shooting.

48MP Ultra-clear Selfie Camera with 105°Ultra-Wide Angle

TECNO phantom X selfie camera 48mp

PHANTOM X features a 48MP Ultra-clear Selfie camera offering greater color vibrancy and natural quality when snapping a selfie. Users can have clearer skin textures, sharper facial features, and brighter smiles to capture all their beauty in its glory. Layered with AI to add that extra glimmer and sparkle, every selfie will be picture perfect. Additionally, PHANTOM X will automatically expand the field of view to 105°Ultra-Wide Angle, fitting more in group selfies. Magic to cheese not squeeze with more friends!

Portrait Magician – Magic of 50mm Golden Portrait

tecno phantom X portrait camera

As for the important portrait photo performance, PHANTOM X uses a 50mm focal lens to present the Golden Portrait natural images without distortion, capturing and enhancing the quality. By accurate scenery separation and aesthetic spot effect, each portrait is filled with vivid details. Users can also choose seven diversified portrait lighting effects without changing the photo background. Three professional portrait color schemes are provided by PHANTOM X for the skin color needs of different groups, in line with multi-regional aesthetics. And there are more: PHANTOM X uses AI to restore the portraits by automatically learning how to sharpen the fuzzy image taken from less desirable conditions such as low light, sports events, or shaking hands. Be bold to capture the best portrait with PHANTOM X.

Super Night View 3.0 and Super Night Portrait

X camera super night

With the increased 4-in-1 pixel size, PHANTOM X can bring the night alive and capture more than the eye can see. When paired with AI assistance to add those finishing touches, the glow of the city night can be vividly captured from a simple click. And with the meshing of low light HDR and AI, your nightlife snaps will also shine with exuberance. It is your opportunity to capture the beauty of night city scenes with the Super Night View 3.0, and you can have elegant portraits in the glorious night view with the help of the Super Night Portrait.

Even in an extremely dark environment, PHANTOM X can increase the amount of light captured to reveal fine details hidden in the dark. With the powerful Super Night Mode, users can shoot an unexpectedly bright and clear night scene at any time. 

Night Video Algorithm and the 960fps Slow Motion

“What should life be like on its best day?” PHANTOM X answers by making its users become video experts. With Night Video Algorithm, users don’t have to worry about those low lighting conditions. The leading Night Video Algorithm enables users to capture ultimate clarity, highly defined colors, and the finest details. In addition, the film mode of PHANTOM X makes it possible to edit your own cinematic films on your hands with different film schemes, whether it is for parties, travel, or business meetings. Even for an exciting fast sports event, the 960fps Slow Motion can help users freeze every fleeting moment just like memories frozen in time. Whether it is for days or nights, dynamics or statics, PHANTOM X records every moment, sharp and clear.

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New TECNO Spark 7P comes with 16MP AI triple camera

New TECNO Spark 7P comes with 16MP AI triple camera

by | Apr 22, 2021 | General, Other News

TECNO Spark 7P Africa Nigeria Kenya Ghana

TECNO mobile is introducing the TECNO Spark 7P a new addition to the Spark 7 family designed for Gen Z. The Spark 7P comes equipped with a 6.8-inch edge-to-edge display, 16MP AI Triple Camera and powered by a Helio G70 chipset.

Other features include Super Night Mode and a blazing-fast 90Hz. No release dates and prices have been announced, but the TECNO Spark 7P is expected to be available soon in retail stores.

TECNO SPARK 7P specifications

2.0GHz, Octa-core processor and dedicated 820MHz graphics
128/64GB ROM + 4GB RAM memory
5000mAh battery
16MP AI Triple main camera, 8MP front camera
6.8-inch IPS LCD edge-to-edge display
Android 11

TECNO mobile brand has freshly launched the innovative Spark 7P smartphone for Gen Z. Packed with the dynamic 16MP AI Triple Camera and new Helio G70 chipset, the Spark 7P is expected to deliver the most captivating cinematic experience simulated through its 6.8-inch edge-to-edge display with an unprecedented Super Night mode. Enabled through its micro intelligence integrant which grants the rising generation access to an innovative tool, allowing them to streamline many imperative tasks, creating the most rewarding experience yet. The Spark 7P will be welcomed in the global market soon.

Stephen Ha, General Manager of TECNO Mobile, commented on the launch, “TECNO is always bearing the young generations’ demands in mind to provide them with the best of contemporary technologies in artistic designs. With popularity in over 60 markets, TECNO showcases its mastery of serving the youth-generation consumers who are “young at heart”, and inspires them to never stop pursuing excellence. TECNO SPARK 7 series are the ones that reflect our promise to the Gen-Z the most with the most advanced technologies like the BIGGER and BETTER display to bring them immersive cinema experience at the fingertips, and the ungraded 16MP AI Triple Camera for them to embrace a clearer world.”

The Spark 7P brings comprehensive updates on its exceeding visual performance. Users can enjoy the smooth, snappy, and refreshing experience with a 6.8-inch clear screen at a blazing-fast 90Hz refresh rate. The 6.8-inch edge to edge display is also equipped with ample room to navigate through multiple applications with prompt accessibility to different functions, that too within paramount time. Users also earn the privilege of experiencing the new technology of the 90Hz refresh rate at this accessible price.

Camera

Spark 7P’s ingenious 16MP AI Triple Camera is an additional compelling feature that will enable the new breed of innovational youth, to capture every minute detail of their busy lives through acute technological advances ensuring no occasion goes a miss be that day or night. The newly added AI lens enables users to take striking portraits even in the dimmest of surroundings. With its shallow depth of field, the super night mode helps capture exclusive moments most effortlessly with exemplified images, enabling the users to always see their world in the brightest of lights. The 16MP AI Triple Camera is also accompanied by Smile Snapshot, powered by the AI Portrait which incorporates facial recognition intelligence allowing the users to capture that perfect smile or a glimpsing moment in an instant. Meanwhile, Video Bokeh, natural Video Beautify and a Slow Motion shooting at 240fps provide the current, technologically savvy generation with the chance to channel their inner photographer through these intelligently adapted and enjoyable features.

An all-new 2.0GHz, Octa-core processor and dedicated 820MHz graphics unit, SPARK 7P benchmarks at twice the speed of the previous generation. Animations are smoother, Apps load quicker, and photos are sharper, helping connect with the world around Gen Z faster than ever before.

Storage & Battery

128/64GB ROM + 4GB RAM memory and 5000mAh battery enable the Spark 7P long-lasting storage and power. It promises fewer lags, fewer prompts about “Storage Almost Full” and more space for snapping as many photographs as you need. The 5000mAh battery holds the exceptional capability of retaining power on your phone for 14 days without any recharging. Gone are the days when the users have to run around the street panicking and trying to find a charging station because SPARK 7P just never goes off easily.

Other highlighted features packed the competitive smartphone including:

  • Bluetooth Audio Share 2.0: With the newly updated Bluetooth Audio Share 2.0, users will be able to share their music and get the party started whenever and wherever its convenient for their friends and family to join in the fun.
  • Dirac Stereo Sound Effect: Meticulous acoustic measurement allows users to play audios and video with acute clarity alongside providing them with a unified and much more enjoyable cinematic experience where both sound and picture are of optimal quality.
  • The new HiOS 7.5: the Auto Dark Theme peculiarity allows users to customize settings so as to transition from bright to dark theme once night falls. With the help from Instant Chat Bubble, users don’t need to switch between Apps. All one would do is, press the bubble to start a conversation with a friend and continue communicating with another. With App Twin, social media fans can run two social accounts simultaneously and switch between different platforms fast and smoothly.

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