The Tecno Phantom 8 was unveiled today, October 22nd 2017, at Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai, and it came with lots of unique features that makes it a must-buy for all lovers of the brand. I know you must have been at the edge of your seat since the teaser about the “Next Phantom” was displayed on all the social media pages of Tecno Mobile, you really want to know what the Tecno Phantom 8 have in stock, in terms of specs and features and must especially, its price. SpecsPriceBuy got you covered because we followed the Tecno Phantom 8 launch on live stream, so read an as you get to see a the important information you need about the reigning Phantom.
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Tecno Phantom 8 Features
The image above simply display the key features of the Tecno Phantom 8, but let me take you on a Phantom ride to explain deeply what you should be expecting from this newly launched Phantom 8 from Tecno Mobile.
Design
The Tecno Phantom 8 came with a Diamond Fire design, something you have never seen before in any of the previous Phantom series, you really need to take a chill pill till it gets in your hand before you can really enjoy the feeling.
Android OS and Processor
The Tecno Phantom 8 will come out-of-the-box with an Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. If there is a promise of an Android Oreo update? Of course we can’t really tell for now because there is no official statement on that at the moment. In terms or processor, the Phantom 8 boast of an Octa-core processor clocked at 2.6GHz, this assures you an enhanced performance while you multitask.
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Display
The Tecno Phantom 8 came with a 5.7inch Full HD Touch screen display with a resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels.The exact ppi is unknown for now, but we promise to keep this page updated once it is announced. Other display features include Fingerprint sensor and Gyroscope.
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Storage
The Tecno Phantom 8 boasts of a whooping 6GB RAM, coupled with the processing speed, you can only imagine the enhanced and ;lag-free performance of this wonderful smartphone. It also come with a 64GB internal storage which is expandable via microUSD. Sp you can easily stock up all your media files and pictures in the Phantom 8 without complaining of storage space.
Camera
One of the key features of the Tecno Phantom 8 is its camera. At the rear panel, it boasts of a 12MP and 13MP AF Dual camera with 10X super zoom. A feature you cannot get from any other smartphone. The selfie lovers are not left out as they get to enjoy a 20MP front-facing camera with bright selfie. The camera also have Auto refocus features, which makes it stands out.
Colours
The Tecno Phantom 8 comes in three different colours, which are: Champagne Gold, Galaxy Blue and Phantom Black. Your choice among the three colours simply depends on your personality and style. You can check the images below to get the feel of what I am talking about.
Battery
The Tecno Phantom 8 boasts of a 3500mAh non-removable battery with fast charging capacity, This will guarantee you long-lasting usage when used moderately.
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Tecno Phantom 8 Full Specifications
Below is the official Tecno Phantom 8 full specifications and not like the rumoured specs that have been on before the exact launch of the device. Take a look at them.
GENERAL
| Brand | Tecno |
| Model | Phantom 8 |
| GSM | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| WCDMA | B1/B2/B3/B5/B8
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| 4G | Yes |
| 4G Band | FDD-LTE:B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28A; |
| YDD-LTE | B38/B40 |
| SIM type | Dual SIM |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS V3.0 |
DESIGN
| Dimension | 159.95*79.5*7.9mm |
| Weight | N/A |
| Screen Size | 5.7-inch IPS LCD Display with Corny Gorilla Glass |
| Display | Full HD 2.5D Display with 1920*1080pixel resolution |
| Sensors | G-sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geo-magnetic, Gyroscope, Compass |
| Build | 3D Diamond Lightning |
| Colours | Champagne Gold, Galaxy Blue and Phantom Black |
HARDWARE
| Processor type | Octa-Core Processor, 2.5GHz |
| Processor name | MediaTek MT6557CD |
| Graphics processor | Mali 880 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB |
| Expandable | Up to 256GB |
CAMERA
| Rear | 12MP + 13MP dual camera with autofocus and TRI-LED flash |
| Video Recording | 1080P, 720P |
| Front-facing | 20MP |
MULTIMEDIA
| Music Support | mp3, aac, aac+, eaac+, amr |
| Audio | Yes |
| Loud Speaker | : Mono |
| Video Support | mpeg4, h.263, h.264 |
| FM Radio | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | USB Type C v3.0; USB-OTG |
| Sensors | Gravity sensors, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Magnetometers, Compass |
BATTERY
| Capacity | Non-removable 3500mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Tecno Phantom 8 Price
The Tecno Phantom 8 price is yet to be announced and since we do not want to deal with mere speculations, we shall keep this spot blank until the official price is been announced by the brand. You can always check this spot for the official Phantom 8 price in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Indonesia.
Updated November 2nd, 2017: The Tecno Phantom 8 Prices are as follows:
Phantom 8 Price in Nigeria: NGN 138,000 Buy From Here
Phantom 8 Price in kenya: KSH 35,000 Buy From here
20MP Front Camera with Wide-Angle Lens
13MP AF & 13MP Dual Back Camera
gotta love TECNO
The camera feature is jus so amazing…something every photography enthusiast cannot resist.
we wont have a good rest if it was some other brand that did this phone
Ivvy why did you say so?
you can imagine iphone did a phone with such RAM and camera
Yea! You actually made a point there
the launch loked soo dan good , sure we can say same about the phone
The launch was indeed a commemorable one.
they should try doing one in nigeria
Exactly…since they have lots of users here. It will be great hosting such an event here .
thought this phone was the main deal for tecno until phantom 9 came with the onscreen tomb print lock.. Tecno growing everyday
Yeah, Tecno keep bringing out the best with their new smartphones.
I can imagine what the next one will be like or maybe they might just start making cars already who knows
Just like you said “we cannot imagine”. Let us just keep our fingers crossed.