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Tecno recently introduced the duo of Phantom X2 and X2 Pro, successors to the Phantom X released a year ago. The standout feature of the Phantom X2 series this time lies in the exterior design, with Tecno equipping this duo with a camera system featuring a rather unique and unconventional design. Additionally, the hardware of this device is relatively powerful, albeit at a high price.
The Tecno Phantom X2 and X2 Pro have nearly identical designs, differing only in camera specifications and price. In this article, Mytour will deliver a hands-on review of the Phantom X2 Pro, the higher-end version.
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is one of the rare smartphones on the market that comes with a complete set of accessories, including a fast charger, USB-C cable, hard plastic case, and USB-C. It's extremely difficult to find a smartphone nowadays that still includes wired earphones as part of the package for users.
The version featured in this article is the orange model. The device also offers the option of a silver color for the Pro version and gray or silver for the standard edition.
The back of the Phantom X2 Pro is crafted from eco-friendly faux leather material, providing resistance to sweat and fingerprint smudges while enhancing grip comfort and solidity during usage. Additionally, the device features a metal frame. The Phantom X2 Pro measures 9mm thin and weighs 203 grams.
The highlight on this rear panel is the main camera system, which boasts a rather unconventional design. At first glance, many would surely mistake it for a product of... Photoshop, but in reality, Tecno deliberately designed the camera cluster of this device to be 'distinctive'. The camera system is housed in a large square module, resembling the camera cluster of the 14 but enlarged.
In terms of camera specifications, Tecno equips the Phantom X2 Pro with three lenses: a 50MP wide-angle using the ISOCELL GNV sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP 2.5X telephoto utilizing the ISOCELL JN1 sensor with a retractable lens and a wide f/1.6 aperture. The quality of this camera cluster is rated as decent, though not exceptional according to GSMArena's evaluation.
On the front, the Phantom X2 Pro features a sizable 6.8-inch display, utilizing a premium AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a high 120Hz refresh rate, with a brightness of 500 nits. This display features a punch-hole design with a 32MP selfie camera positioned in the center. Additionally, the screen is curved on the edges, integrating an optical fingerprint sensor for convenient usage.
In terms of performance, the Phantom X2 Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 9000 processor, not the latest and most powerful chip from MediaTek, but still providing relatively strong performance. The device comes with either 4GB or 12GB of RAM and storage options of 64GB/128GB or 256GB. It packs a 5160mAh battery with 45W fast charging support, allowing for a full 100% charge in just 60 minutes of charging. The Phantom X2 Pro runs on Android 12 with HIOS 12 interface.
As for the price, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro starts at 3500 SAR in the Arab market, equivalent to 22.3 million dong. This price point is quite high considering the hardware the device offers, especially for the variant with just 4GB of RAM.
