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Mobile phones are no longer just devices that facilitate communication. They also facilitate our lifestyles and are a statement about who we are, our status and the causes we care about. Like plastics, and their impact on our environment for instance.
Even before we talk about that, let me tell you about a few features that make the Phantom X2 series stand out from other gadgets in the 5G crowd in Kenya.
Last week, I attended the Phantom X2 series launch in Nairobi and was literally wowed by the presentation on what this phone is capable of compared to the competition in the same category.
I will admit, I have not used the device beyond testing one of the sample pieces that were on display at the launch event, but the specs on both the X2 5G and X2 Pro 5G promise quite amazing performance.
Let’s start with photography. The Phantom X2 Pro 5G is the world’s first smartphone to feature a retractable portrait lens comparable to a professional camera to create “studio-like” portrait photography. The lens features an F/1.49 aperture, Industry’s Largest Portrait Lens Aperture.
Coupled with a 65mm focal length, a 2.5x optical zoom retractable portrait lens and a 50-megapixel resolution, the PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G is set to revolutionize image-making in the smartphone industry.
The innovative lens empowers users to capture portraits comparable to professional camera shots with just a pocket-sized device.
The tech involved in this device is extra-ordinary “it’s not just about taking good images quickly anymore, it’s about creating something visually stunning that we can be really creative with,” says John Rankin, a renowned British professional photographer who consulted for Tecno during the development of the device.
He has shot The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Kate Moss, Kendall Jenner, and The Queen to name only a few. Rankin consulted on the development of a set of “Master Filters” for the Phantom X2 Series.
The Phantom X2 Pro 5G’s ingenious lens re-imagines what’s possible with a pocket-sized smartphone camera. It has the power and innovation to turn anyone into a professional photographer, supporting them in their pursuit.
When it comes to performance, the Phantom X2 series, The Phantom X2 Pro 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000, which is a 4nm octa-core processor which ensures powerful performance to enhance business, entertainment and everyday use.
While the chip’s 7th Generation Imagiq 790 powerful ISP is capable of processing 9 billion pixels/second for impactful imaging, it also provides exceptional power efficiency and an incredibly smooth user experience.
It also packs 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM (expandable to 15GB) and 256GB (matching many models of laptops and tablet computers) of UFS 3.1 storage, along with a generous 5,160mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
The huge memory ensures users can play their favorite games and run heavy-duty apps simultaneously without crashing, while UFS 3.1 flash storage allows videos and large files to be shared and received at high speeds.
It features a pioneering back cover made from recycled material on the X2 Pro 5G eco-friendly edition. This special edition features a pioneering environmentally friendly back cover, constructed by recycling materials recovered from the ocean.
The X2 Pro 5G also the bar for sustainable design in the industry.
The Eco-Friendly Edition, which has been nominated for and received prestigious international design awards, including the LOOP Design Awards, has a striking Mars Orange design representing the stark landscapes of the Red Planet and reminding us all of the importance of looking after the earth and its oceans.
In total, each Eco-Friendly Edition back cover contains 14.4% recycled material. Compared with virgin plastics, the use of recycled materials to manufacture the back covers reduces carbon emissions by approximately 38%, with each individual cover producing an estimated 2.4g fewer emissions on average.If this doesn’t encourage you to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, I don’t know what will.
The Phantom X2 Series are fairly priced and are available to purchase from the Tecno official store on Jumia, Safaricom PLC retail outlets, Tecno website: https://mobile-phantom.com/ke/phantom-x2-pro and Tecno retail stores. The Recommended Retail Price for PHANTOM X2 is KES 67,999 and PHANTOM X2 Pro is KES 82,999
With very few options in the 5G device segment in the country currently, the launch of the Phantom X2 series as Tecno’s entry device in the high-end smartphone market is indeed a disruptive one, and the device deserves to be at the top of your list of devices to check out in case you are shopping for a 5G smartphone.