Tecno Phantom 8; Unboxing and first impressions

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October 23, 2017
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4 min read

Without a bridge number, Tecno Mobile jumped from the Phantom 6 to the Tecno Phantom 8. Like its predecessor, the Phantom 8 was also launched in Dubai; a move I strongly suspect is meant to capture the Middle Eastern market.

Here is a picture tell-all of the Phantom 8.

Specifications

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  • Android  7.0
  • 5.7 ” Full HD Screen
  • 2.6 GHz Octa Core Processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB internal expandable memory
  • Dual SIM capability- Micro SIM cards.
  • 12 & 13 MP Dual Auto-Focus rear cameras with Tri flash
  • 20 MP front-facing camera with Flash
  • 3,500mAh non-removable battery
  • Fingerprint Identification
  • USB Type C

The box

Like Phantom 6 and 6 Plus, paper encasement of the Tecno Phantom 8 is a black cardboard cuboid box with the number '8' etched in gold in the middle.

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It is wrapped in protective plastic to avoid moisture and tampering.

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Another 'DO NOT BREAK' seal is on the lid of the box

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After taking off the wrapper, the box surprisingly opens up threefold

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A unit of the Phantom 8 is in the middle compartment and the two on the flank contain accessories.

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The box is a bulky affair and most of the content is styrofoam and fluff as there are no extra accessories apart from the regular.

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Earphones, charger head, USB cable, ejector pin, rubber pouch and informational literature; all regular accessory.

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Here is a closer look at the unit of the Tecno Phantom 8

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It is a lustrous full metal jacket affair

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The body

The receiver is sandwiched between the 20MP and its accompanying flash

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A 3.5mm headphone jack is nestled comfortably atop the Phantom 8
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A hybrid SIM card slot is on the right side of the Phantom 8,

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While volume rockers are slightly above the power button on the left side.

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The speaker grilles and USB port are underneath the Phantom 8

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First Impressions

The Tecno Phantom 8 is a properly designed smartphone that has the potential of turning out amazing. The aluminium body on this smartphone is a lightweight miracle.

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It is slightly worrisome that the Tecno Phantom 8 has fewer specs on paper than its predecessor but it still has its own seeming advantage if you look closer. Is the Tecno Phantom 8 miles ahead of the Phantom 6 or are they still in the same class? Only a review can answer this question.

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