Older high-end · 2019
Tecno Phantom 9
Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Best for
Strength
AMOLED screen
Watch out
No more updates, Smaller battery (3500mAh)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
Display
6.39″ · AMOLED · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Display
6.39″ · AMOLED · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Performance
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU
Performance
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
16 MP f/1.8 main · 32 MP selfie
Camera
16 MP f/1.8 main · 32 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
16 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.4
Front camera
32 MP f/2.0
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
3500 mAh
Battery
3500 mAh
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
4 g · 7.9 mm
Build & Design
4 g · 7.9 mmHeight
158.5 mm
Width
75.3 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
Weight
4 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 11
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
Sharper screen
AMOLED vs IPS LCD panel · 1080 × 2340 vs 828 × 1792 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
vs
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Loses on most
5 losses
Weaker display tech
AMOLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.39″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 16 MP · f/1.8 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Where to buy
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