Launched in Dubai, I finally have the Tecno Phantom 6 Plus review live and while there is so much to talk about, I am going to be brief, yet detailed about it.
This is how I have constructed this review. Firstly, I will give you a quick unboxing of the smartphone, then the Tecno Phantom 6 Plus review; hand-on will be just below the quick video review and the end of the article. You can click on the link to jump-you into the review.
Alright, I think Tecno has made a bold statement launching the phone outside Nigeria, but the big question is, does that translate into the power most users will want in a Tecno smartphone and have they done a proper R&D building the Tecno Phantom 6 and the 6 Plus?
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus Review: Unboxing
Wisdom my grandparents thought me is never to judge a book by its cover but when I saw the box of the Tecno Phantom 6 Plus, I had my instant judgement.
The judgement was that whatever is inside this box has to be gorgeous, when I opened the box my judgment was absolutely correct.
In the box, you have two packs; one has the phone and the manual nobody reads, the other pack has the smart case, USB-C adapter, tampered glass and earphone.
I think these Chinese manufacturers know how to box a phone better than Samsung and Apple. You see your box and it looks like it translates to the value of your money, but you spend a fortune on an iPhone and you will get a little unattractive box like you paid nothing for it. You know what I mean…
Here something you can do before reading the review, you can take a look at the Tecno Phantom 6 specifications or the Tecno Phantom 6 Plus specs.
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Tecno Phantom 6 Plus Review: Design & Build
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus is a nice-looking smartphone. It follows a similar round-edge aesthetic design with all the major smartphone Tecno has released in 2016.
And I think I have been a fan of the design concept which is great. The Phantom 6 Plus houses a giant 6-inch display encased in a metal body.
The design looks comfortable to hold despite being a giant device with 6-freaking inch display. It will take a little adjusting for guys who are used to 5.5-inch display.
The rare of the Phantom 6 Plus provides a unique and shinny finish and the protuding camera at the back, means you have to be a little bit more careful when dropping the smartphone.
It looks like the Camera is scratch resistant, but I am not sure how long the resistance power can last. However, if you love to use the smart casing, you will have no problem mistakenly “scratching” your camera against a hard surface.
The Teno Phantom 6 Plus is not designed to be water resistant, but it does come with a version of Corning Gorilla Glass. You also have a tempered glass screen in one of the packs for an extra level of screen protection.
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus Review: Features And Spec
Tecno’s latest flagship smartphone has a 6.0-inch Full HD (1920×1080) triluminous display with dynamic contrast enhancement for a display that I found to be extremely bright, crisp and vibrant.
Under the hood of the Phantom 6 Plus is a MediaTek Helio X20 deca-core processor coupled with 4GB of RAM, which is the first time a 4GB RAM device is produced by Tecno.
I found the smartphone to be extremely responsive, multi-tasking is superb and there have been no cases of freezing or laging since I started using the phone for over a week now.
To compliment the 64-bit processor and 4GB of RAM, users will find a base storage of 64GB. If the 64GB isn’t enough, you have an option to expand with a microSD card.
Alright, I think that is enough. The Phantom 6 Plus is an all-round performer. It comes with an advanced Sony CMOS Imaging technology powering the 21.2MP primary camera.
The camera performs great in optimum lighting conditions, and can take some really good shots.
Here are some picture taken in average lightening condition and under the sun-light with the primary camera.
The front-facing camera has an 8MP imaging sensor which also takes impressive selfies.
However, the camera isn’t without its flaws. The images, especially when zoomed do reveal noise that makes the photos appear a little bit blurry.
While this is not peculiar to the Phantom 6 Plus, all other smartphones I have reviewed is guilty of this, but I expected something a little bit over-the-top in terms of noise reduction.
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus also comes with two layer of encryption security. One is a fingerprint technology with an option to register 5-different fingers and an eye scanner that is yet to work perfectly for me.
Here is the Antutu benchmarking scores. You can also take a look at the Geekbench scores.
With all that power under the hood, the Phantom 6 Plus needs a decent battery to power it and that is exactly what Tecno put into the smartphone. It comes with a 4050mAh battery with USB-C light charging technology that will help you charge your phone quickly to 50% before normal charge begins.
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus Review: Software
In terms of software, the Phantom 6 Plus runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Users who wanted to see Android N would be disappointed I believe and I do not know what Plans Tecno has for an update but it looks like a possibility.
The Andorid M on the Phantom 6 Plus is based on Tecno’s HiOS. A custom OS that adds a bunch of apps and functionality to the fold.
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus Review: Pricing and Release Date
Tecno announced the flagship at in event in Dubai and it’s already available in Nigeria.
Our source say the price will vary from N120,000-N130,000.
Here is a quick video review of the Tecno Phantom 6 Plus. I love to hear your feedback.
VERDICT:
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus is an all-round performer; fast in speed, great in camera, stylish in design and beastly performance. I like the Phantom 6 Plus but I am not sure why it has to be a 6-inch device. I expected it to retain its traditional 5.5-inch design language like the Phantom 5 and maybe a 5.2-inch design would have been cool for the Tecno Phantom 6.
If Tecno wanted a super large screen device, they should have created a new entry like what Infinix is doing with the Note 2 and Note 3 series. However, despite the large display, it still manages to look comfortable to handle.
For folks who would be facing a hard challenge deciding weather to get the Tecno Phantom 6 or the Phantom 6 Plus, I wrote a spec comparison between both smartphone.
I love the sound output, it is the best I have seen on any smartphone, I love where the speaker grills are located and I am equally impressed with the 64GB base storage.
The Tecno Phantom 6 Plus would be a worthy purchase. Follow the guide below to discover online stores that has the phone in stock.
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38 Comments
Samuel Afolabi
Wow! 🙂 Nice review. The Phantom 6 Plus is actually a BIG plus handset from Tecno. I am not a fan of Tecno, but with what I have read so far, I am about changing my mind. 🙂 Love the accessories part, most especially the additional Tampered glass, the original smart pouch, ear piece and its micro USB adapter (cool). Will love to get one very soon.
Nosagie Nosa-Ero
Yeah, I am surprised at the steady growth of Tecno. It appears they nailed this one.
Techmate
Growth is what great brands share in common, Tecno’s recent collaboration is a testament to how far they’ve come
Nice review by the way
Cerebro
Hey Nosa, nice review. I am an ardent Samsung Galaxy Note user and used to be a super antagonist of phones like tecno, but I have to say I’ve been impressed with the specs of the phantom 6+ and even pre-ordered it while I wait for Samsung note 7 to get their acts with their blowing batteries. I hope tecno can really change my mind and won’t disappoint.
Ademola
Trust me, with the level Tecno is now, you can be sure of no disappointment sir.
Emmanuel
That you can’t tell …. What Samsung is facing is beyond what they expect and that is a big disappointment to their users and investors
All same Tecno are doing great work
T-girl
Tecno has really improved over the years with their phones
Omar
Former Tecno basher here, been a huge fan since phantom z. Can’t ask for more, the phantom 6+ is great judging by the countless unboxing videos I’ve seen.
Let’s see how it goes, I just might grab this one.
TamaraPosibi
I also used to bash tecno before until I bought one!
Ademola
Nice review. Tecno has actually gone far from the chinko phone it used to be known to a producer of world classed smartphones. Kudos to Tecno, they have won over more phone users.
Karen
When a firm tasks its engineer to return to the drawing board, the result is good great products. These devices are lovely.
adeyele
Tecno has really improved over the years.
nusdog
With the calibre of personalities at launch, it show the brand is a force to reckon with.
Tdelhunco
Well said
Ikechukwu
The most premium tecno device
Anita
I particularly love the phantom 6, its more beautiful plus not so expensive…. if you know what i mean
Fgollado
Central bank…its not so expensive? i want to be like you when i grow up
T-girl
Wow. Tecno has really grown though, their phones back in the day were not very good but they have steadily grown in their 10 years of existence.
I should really buy this phantom phone…….
Tapp
I’m pleasantly surprised by how great this tecno phone is. I saw it a couple of days ago and I’ve been wanting to buy it since.
Honestly I should start saving up for it.
Tdelhunco
I hope it doesn’t take up to a year before u finish saving..loool
behankey
Both phones are actually superb. Great engineering work and the features are exciting too. It will be nice to get hold and explore any of them
Fgollado
follow @xperiencetecno on twitter,,u might stand a chance
Ayeesha
I’m not much of an App & Gaming. I’d prefer the Beauty phantom 6. Such a Beauty!
olusegunade
Amazing review. Fully explains the features and tells more about the phones. The most important feature to me is the dual camera on the phantom 6. Great picture quality guaranteed.
Scarycuteface
This phone is a beast. 4Gb ram and 64GB base storage. Superb processor too and it comes with a better battery capacity. Nice one Tecno
Fgollado
The price tho would be off the hook
Daniel A
I like tecno’s consistency it’s really a good product
Fgollado
That should be every brand’s goal to be consistent and grow in the business
Tafat
It charges very fast and that is good
Fgollado
Yea that’s the best part
Paduzman
The phone is good but tecno no go kill us with packaging
Tdelhunco
I swear..packaging 100%
Kashox
More packaging. More Beauty. More productivity. More to explore. More surprises. That’s Tecno
Tdelhunco
So i’m just here like someone get me this device already..especially the 6 plus
sulayman
I have seen way too many positive Reviews, first impressions on Beauty&theBeast and guess what; They ‘re all Super fly. This phone has to be one of the BEST 2k16 production
Kumar
Very detailed review. Not a fan of phantom tattoo on the chin. The benchmark scores are very impressive though. This is going to be one very fast and smooth device.
Celestina Gilbert
This is great, Techno has really improved. I am a Samsung user which i even bought Galaxy J7 just last month but i think i will try this phantom 6+ and i believe i will not be disappointed with what i just saw now. Keep it up Techno
Ivvy
They improved beyond expectations, never thought these specs would come from them, so cool