New 5.7inch 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
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.
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.
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 device in this product category which "phablet" comed with a RAM of at least 2GB.
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. 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 space should have been provided to
accommodate the image size of photos taken.
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 considering that inifinx offered a lower OS 4.1.2
Finally, the resolution isn't too bad but could have been better so as to compensate for the huge screen size.
Verdict personally, If OGODOUPDATES will score this device it will be 5/10 due to the aforementioned cons which are key and germane to a excellent phablet.
Price for this new Tecno device isn't available yet and will keep you guys updated on the price tag.
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