Tecno released Phantom 8 in Dubai on the 22nd of October, Barely a month after that, Infinix Mobility released her own Infinix Zero 5. The flagship devices came with almost the same specs like the camera with the same 12MP main +13MP telephoto dual rear cameras set up.
Its formally the clash of the dual rear cameras, as they both tried the drifting component on their leaders individually. Is it accurate to say that you are a fanatic of Infinix and Tecno cell phones? It is safe to say that you are thinking about on getting any of the two telephones, yet don’t know which is better? Stay with me as I take you through their specs, features and differences.
Read More: Tecno Phantom 8- Full Specs, Review & Price
Both flagships have a unique look, but we have to take off our cap for Tecno. They really brought it with the Phantom 8, the device, in my opinion, can compete with the likes of Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 in terms of design. Infinix, on the other hand, didn’t do much justice with the Zero 5 in terms of design.
Read More: Infinix Zero 5 Specs, Review and Price in Nigeria, Kenya & Uganda
| General |
Infinix Zero 5
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Tecno Phantom 8
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| Available | November, 2017 | October, 2017 | |
| Dimensions | 166.38 x 82.38 x 7.95 mm | 159.95 x 79.5 x 7.9 mm | |
| Colors | Gold | Black, Gold | |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G | |
| Key features | Fingerprint sensor, 16MP selfie, Dual main camera, 2x optical zoom, Gorilla Glass 3, Fast charging | Fingerprint sensor, 20MP selfie, Dual main camera, USB Type C, 4G | |
| Platform | OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa-core | 2.6 GHz, Octa-core | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P25 | – | |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP2 | – | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| Card slot | Up to 256GB | Up to 256GB | |
| Battery | 4350mAh, Li-Ion | 3500mAh, Li-Ion | |
| Display | Size | 5.98 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 5.7 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Type | IPS screen, 16M colors | IPS screen, 16M colors | |
| Pixel density | 368 ppi | 386 ppi | |
| Camera | Resolution | 12MP Dual | 13MP Dual |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Autofocus, Panorama, Touch to focus, HDR, LED flash, 2x optical zoom | Face detection, Geo tagging, Autofocus, Panorama, Touch to focus, HDR, LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 1080p 30fps | |
| Front camera | Resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Sensors & connectivity | Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi hotspot, WiFi direct, Dual band WiFi, GPS, USB OTG
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USB Type C 1.0, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, Dual band WiFi, WiFi hotspot, GPS, GLONASS, USB OTG |
Key Similarities-Tecno Phantom 8 & Infinix Zero 5
From above table you can see the major differences. Now, we can take a look at the similarities of the two smartphone, the key items that both phones share.
- They both comes with same rear dual camera: 12 megapixels wide-angle + 13 megapixels’ telephoto, f/2.0 large aperture, Sony IMX386, OIS, Laser auto focus, Optical Zoom, dual LED flash Metal unibody
- The Processor is also the same Octa-core, Mediatek Helio P25 processor clocked at 2.6 GHz
- Both have Screen Resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixel.
- Both have 6 GB RAM
Note: the Zero 5 has a bigger display with the same screen resolution of Phantom 8
Our Verdit
Looking at the differences, it is my opinion that the Infinix Zero 5 seems to give more value for money than the Phantom 8.
It has Slightly bigger display despite they both have the same screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixel, bigger battery of 4350mAh to 3500mAh. If you are focusing on the Africa market, the battery capacity on the device is very important also Lower selling price. Though, Phantom 8 has an edge of 20 megapixels selfie camera and that may as well not be real as both give clearer pictures. Also, the Phantom 8, can get up to 2TB with via a microSD card storage capacity.
Meanwhile, If you can overlook the battery capacity difference and the screen display, Phantom 8 could be your choice and ready to pay more as well.
Current Price:
Price |
Infinix Zero 5 |
Tecno Phantom 8 |
| Uganda | UGX 1,035,500 | UGX 1,184,500 |
| Kenya | KSh 26,999 | NIL |
| Nigeria | ₦ 110,000 | ₦ 121,100 |
which one will you like to go for and why? Let us know in the comment section.
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