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Tecno Mobile Launches Phantom Z Smartphones in Nigeria
[August 14, 2014]

Tecno Mobile Launches Phantom Z Smartphones in Nigeria


(AllAfrica Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Tecno Mobile has launched the smartphone of the year, tagged Phantom Z, in Lagos, where 10 lucky winners won the product each.

Speaking at the event, Deputy General Manager, Tecno Mobile, Mr. Chidi Okonkwo, said the entrant of Phantom Z is a great milestone for the company because it offers superior features for Smartphone users.

"Phantom Z is about to revolutionalise how smartphone is being used in Nigeria. It also comes with a data bundle from MTN, Etisalat, Glo and Airtel. Our products have won several prestigious awards in the last two years. We will continue to put effort in research and innovation because the brand is highly favored among consumers due to its quality. Hence, Phantom Z is here to raise the bar within the Smartphone market.



The Phantom Z device is powered by Android 4.4 Kitkat OS and set to deliver cutting edge features at retail-friendly price.

The features captured in Phantom Z includes: a 7.9mm unibody design; a 2GB RAM that can store memory of up to 32GB; an 3030mAH battery that delivers 24 hours of talk time with up to 960 hours of standby time on a 3G network.


Managing Director, Marketing, Jumia Nigeria, Jonathan Doerr was delighted at the strategic partnership with Phantom Z.

"Tecno has revolutionalised the Smartphone market in Nigeria. They have shown that they can bring Smartphone to Nigerians at an affordable price. Tecno and Jumia are visionary brands and we hope that consumers can enjoy phantom Z," Doerr said.

The Phantom Z in addition flaunts a stylish high-end back cover, a dual camera complete with the first dual flash camera that allows the user to create stunning selfies at daytime or nighttime. Its 5.2 inch, 1920x1080p Full HD screen makes use of the latest AMOLED screen technology to ensure high pixel density and high contrast ratio and with anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint surface.

Head of Public Relations, Transsion Holdings, Mounir Boukali, also said: "What we have seen in Nigeria is an increased adoption of Tecno Mobile's smartphone products, the Phantom A+ was a huge success in Nigeria and we believe Nigerians are ready for a high-end Smartphone experience." Head of Design of Transsion Holdings, Arnaud Lefebvre said: "The Phantom Z will revolutionize how Nigerians interact with mobile technology due to the speed provided by the world's first true Octa-core processor, Mediatek's MT6592 developed by our technology partners MediaTek." "Phantom Z is truly an efficient device; that is its core offering and why we are excited about it," he added.

Head of Enforcement Unit, Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC), Mr. Efosa Idehen, said: "I am happy to say that the Phantom Z has the capabilities that will drive maximization of our national Broadband deployment on mobile. The Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2018 objective is to promote pervasive broadband deployment; increase adoption and usage to ensure optimum service at affordable prices. The extended hours of talk time makes the Phantom Z very reliable, especially for individuals with hectic schedules who need to stay in touch on a regular basis," Boukali said.

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