Tecno Phantom X2

The Tecno Phantom X2 is a truly premium flagship smartphone with a price that matches its high-end features. In Pakistan, the Tecno Phantom X2 is priced competitively for a smartphone of its caliber. With a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, curved AMOLED display, and large battery pack, the Phantom X2 is a high-end device with a price tag that reflects its impressive specifications.

The Phantom X2's 6.8-inch diagonal OLED panel is curved on both sides and covered by Gorilla Glass Victus. With a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, the display is crisp and clear, offering an immersive viewing experience. The phone has two refresh rate modes - 60Hz and 120Hz - and three modes of operation. The auto-switch refresh rate mode works particularly well, staying in 120Hz mode as long as the user is interacting with the screen or there is some movement on it.

The Phantom X2 boasts a large 5,160 mAh battery that delivers excellent endurance. In proprietary testing, the phone managed an impressive 110 hours of total endurance. While the display is a bit of a battery hog, particularly at 120Hz, the battery management system is more than capable of handling it. Charging the Phantom X2 takes just over an hour with 45W charging, making it a relatively speedy process.

Running on Android 12 and Tecno's custom HiOS 12 skin, the Phantom X2 delivers a clean and functional user experience. With few pre-installed bloatware or ads, the phone's software is well-optimized and user-friendly. While there are many pre-installed apps, users can easily remove or disable them as needed, making it easy to personalize the device to their liking.

Competitors of Tecno Phantom X2 include Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi Poco F4, OnePlus 10T, and OnePlus Nord 2T. The Galaxy A53 is a reasonably priced device with an IP67-rated phone, a 6.5-inch, a big 5,000 mAh battery, a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, and a potent quad-camera setup on the back. If you are willing to stretch your budget a bit more, the Galaxy S21 FE is a great alternative with IP68 ingress protection, an HDR10+ display, a more powerful chipset, and a more potent camera setup with a telephoto.

The Xiaomi 12T is also a great choice with a 6.67-inch, 12-bit, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED display, stereo speakers, a powerful Dimensity 8100 chipset, a large 5,000 mAh battery and a versatile triple camera setup with a 108MP main snapper. For those who prefer clean Android, the OnePlus 10T is a proper flagship phone with all of the trimmings, while the OnePlus Nord 2T is a solid choice for those who want to save a few bucks.