Tecno Phantom 9 review: This mid-ranger looks sharp, performs well

The Indian consumer is very demanding and, especially in the devices segment, value- and cost-conscious. When it comes to mobile phones, the young consumer wants the most advanced features (normally found in high-end devices) at affordable price points. No wonder, the mid segment is a fiercely contested marketplace that no handset maker can afford to ignore.

Hong Kong-based Transsion Holdings’ smartphone brand Tecno Mobile has a strong brand recall in some of the smaller cities and towns in India, the company is now taking on some of the more-established companies in the mid-range segment with its new offering, Phantom 9, a feature-rich device that sports an AMOLED display, a triple-camera setup at the rear, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and is equipped with 6 GB RAM. A strikingly beautiful Android phone, it is sure to find a place in the hearts of many people. The device retails for Rs 14,999, let us check out some of the finer details.