TECNO today introduced the PHANTOM X2 Series that includes the PHANTOM X2 Pro, the world’s first smartphone to feature a retractable portrait lens, which the company says is comparable to a professional camera. These were unveiled at the TECNO Flagship Product Launch 2022 event in Dubai.
The phones pack a 6.8-inch are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. These pack a 5160mAh battery with rapid 45W flash charging.
These feature Smart 5G 2.0 that significantly reduces 5G power consumption, and an upgraded “Ella” AI Voice Assistant is now available in offline mode. The series also features a unique unibody double-curved build and a 3.5D lunar crater design in three mysterious, space-inspired colors, resulting in an eye-catching look and a comfortable feel.
PHANTOM X2 Pro with retractable portrait lens
The PHANTOM X2 Pro has triple rear cameras that include an innovative retractable portrait lens. This ensures the phone remains slim and light, the 65mm lens’ 2.5x optical zoom, large f/1.49 aperture and shallow 18.9cm depth of field promise a stunningly pure optical bokeh for breathtaking portraiture.
The phone has a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.3″ Samsung GNV sensor and Super Night mode. The PHANTOM X2 5G has a 64MP main camera with RGBW sensor and 5P+1G lens.
In addition, the PHANTOM X2 Series features a range of self-developed beautification settings to give users even greater freedom when shooting and editing.
PHANTOM X2 Pro Eco-Friendly Edition
The PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G is available in an Eco-Friendly Edition featuring a pioneering microfiber back cover constructed by recycling materials recovered from the ocean.
Over a complex, multiple-stage process, the waste materials are transformed into microfibers and then woven to form a strong, durable material which is used to create the cover. It has a striking Mars Orange design, representing the stark landscapes of the Red Planet.
TECNO PHANTOM X2 and PHANTOM X2 Pro specifications
- 6.8-inch (1080 x 2400 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
- Up to 3.05GHz Octa Core Dimensity 9000 4nm processor with Mali-G710 10-core GPU
- 8GB (X2) / 12GB (X2 Pro) LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Android 12 with HiOS 12
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- PHANTOM X2 – 64 MP rear camera with RGBW sensor, 5P+1G lens, OIS, 13MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP camera
- PHANTOM X2 Pro – 50MP rear camera with 1/1.3″ Samsung GNV sensorm f/1.9 aperture, 50MP ISOCELL JN1 sensor, f/1.5 aperture 65mm telephoto, 2.5x optical zoom, retractable lens, 13 MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture
- 32MP front camera with f/2.5 aperture
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dimensions: 164.6 x 72.7 x 8.9mm
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.3,GPS/GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C
- 5160mAh (Typical) battery with 45W fast charging
Pricing and availability
The TECNO PHANTOM X2 and PHANTOM X2 Pro will be available to purchase from the end of December globally. The Phantom X2 is priced at 2,700 Saudi Riyal (US$ 718 / Rs. 59,060 approx.) and the X2 Pro costs 3,500 Saudi Riyal (US$ 930 / Rs. 76,560 approx.).
Pricing for other markets will be revealed locally closer to the sale date.