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New 5.7in Tecno A2 aka Phantom F8: Pros and Cons
First of all, I am disappointed at the latest phone or phablet unveiled by Tecno, called The Tecno A2 aka Phantom F8.
Is this a new line of smartphone? Perhaps it is considering the screen size of the device which is 5.7in almost 6 inches. Devices having this screen size are usually referred to as Phablet. Examples are Samsung Galaxy Note
Perhaps you might ask why I believe that this new smartphone is a disappointment, I will like to present you with its features and specifications.
TECNO A2 AKA F8 SPECS & FEATURES
Operating System: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Processor: MT6589 quad core 1.2GHz processor with embedded GPU
RAM: 1GB with 4GB internal memory with expandable MicroSD slot to 32GB
Camera: 13 mega pixel back camera and 8 mega pixel front camera. It also has a flash light for taking pictures in low light situation.Video recording capability and image size 720 x 1280.
Display: screen size is 5.7 inch with 720 x 1280 resolution. This means a HD screen but not Gorilla display.
Connectivity: WiFi and WiFi Hotspot, coupled with Bluetooth 3.0, GPS navigation, USB port and 3.5mm earphone port.
Sensors: This device is embedded with G sensor, Light sensor and proximity sensor.
Network: 3.75G/3G/2G with bands GSM900/1800MHz/WCDMA2100MHz. Dual SIM standby with SIM 1 capable of 3G/2G data connectivity while the SIM 2 can only transfer data in 2G band.
Battery capacity: battery is 2630mAh capable of giving 17.3hrs of talk time and 280hrs of standby time.
Other features: FM Radio, Voice recording, eBook reader, supports popular audio, picture and video format by default.
Size: 106 x 82 x 8.9 mm and available in black and white build.
In The Box:
You get an earpiece, a USB cord, a 2-pin plug to charge. NO Power Bank this time around, however you get a stylus pen. This Phantom A2 doesn't come with a Power Bank but a stylus pen like the Samsung Galaxy Note series
In The Box:
You get an earpiece, a USB cord, a 2-pin plug to charge. NO Power Bank this time around, however you get a stylus pen. This Phantom A2 doesn't come with a Power Bank but a stylus pen like the Samsung Galaxy Note series
Now you have seen the specifications and you may begin to understand why I believe that I was disappointed with the specs of the device. This I will point out in pros and cons.
Cons
Firstly, the RAM of this device is too low. Most of the devices in this product category which is "phablet" come with a RAM of at least 2GB. Not that there is a correlation between screen and RAM, but it would be good to do things are already becoming the norm.
Why can't Tecno make this device in 2GB. This would even set it apart from the newly released Infinix Alpha aka Ultimate force.
Secondly, the processor frequency is low. Expected processing frequency was 2GHz and at least 1.7GHz, but for a MT6589 processor, we can't expect more. This being said, this device didn't deliver in this department.
Finally, internal memory shouldn't be less than 8GB considering the camera is 13 mega pixel. Enough internal memory should have been provided to accommodate the image size of photos taken. We know most of the times, Tecno's 4GB internal memory dont measure up to 3GB at times.
Pros
First, a camera size of 13 mega pixel is good. And its a plus for this device. Furthermore, an operating system (OS) of 4.2 is great.
Another pro is in the ability to expand memory to 32GB which immediately compensate for the 4GB internal memory. That should get things going for a while.
Another pro is in the ability to expand memory to 32GB which immediately compensate for the 4GB internal memory. That should get things going for a while.
Finally, the resolution isn't too bad but could have been better so as to compensate for the huge screen size.
Verdict
personally, I will score this device a 6/10 due to the aforementioned cons which are key and germane to a excellent phablet.
Price for this new Tecno device is N42,000 and available at Divine Anyi Communications Ikeja Lagos. Call Admon 08060791362
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