Infinix Alpha X570 Versus Tecno Phantom AIII

So numerous the options people have when thinking of buying a smartphone. From Smartphones to phablets and even tablets, the list of available models of these devices is becoming endless.

Here we hope to do a smart review of two devices, Infinix Alpha aka X570 which is the latest phablet infinix has to offer. Its a very well built phone with very high quality.

Tecno Phantom AIII which is also the latest phablet for TECNO Mobile has the quality and features that a phablet has to offer. The quality and build is also superb.

The two devices are very good that it can become very difficult to make choice as which one to buy. This is why this comparison becomes necessary.

In our usual fashion, the comparison will be in a table format with colour codes and then a footnote to comment on some areas. I call this The Smart Comparison Format. It’s direct and concise.

The green colour indicate strength while the yellow indicates weakness in the respective specification.

For individual hands-on review and detailed specifications of each device, click on the links at the end of the page.

Infinix Alpha X570 Versus Tecno Phantom AIII

SPECIFICATIONS	INFINIX ALPHA (INFINIX X570)	TECNO PHANTOM AIII (TECNO M9)
Release Date	September 2013	December 2013
Network	3G:850/900/2100MHz and 2G:850/900/1800/2900MHz	3G: 900/2100MHz 2G: 900/1800/2100MHz
SIM	Dual SIM; Dual Standby	Dual SIM; Dual Standby
Screen Size	5.7 inches	6.0 inches
*Dimensions	161 x 82.5 x 9.3mm	166.5 x 84.5 x 8.4mm
Resolution and PPI	720 x 1280; 258PPI	720 x 1280; 245PPI
⁺Screen Type	Gorilla Screen IPS Capacitive Touchscreen	Non- Gorilla screen IPS Capacitive Touchscreen
Processor Speed	1.2GHz Quad - Core	1.5GHz Quad - Core
Processor Type	MediaTek MT6589 with GPU 286MHz	MediaTek MT6589T with GPU 357MHz
Operating System	Android Jelly Bean 4.2.1	Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
RAM	1GB	1GB
Internal Memory	16GB	16GB
External Memory Slot	NO	YES, expandable to 32GB
Camera	12MP BSI rear & 5MP AF front	13MP AF BSI rear & 8MP AF Front
⁺⁺Battery	2600mAh NON Removable	2600mAh, Removable
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.0, **WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, USB port, AGPS	Bluetooth 4.0,** WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, USB port, AGPS
Sensors	Proximity, Light and Gyro	Proximity, Light and Gyro
Price (SLOT Price)	N45,000	N50,000
Performance &Build	Splendid	Splendid

*Dimensions stated above means that the Tecno M9 is wider, longer and thinner than the Infinix Alpha.

⁺Screen type stated above means that the Infinix Alpha is having a screen that is very resistant to scratch unlike the Tecno Phantom AIII which doesn’t have such screen.

⁺⁺Battery quoted have quality. In the times that we have used the Infinix Alpha about 100 days, the battery have been very solid. Though the battery power of both devices are the same, however, the behaviour in real life environment over time will tell how strong the Tecno M9 is.

Seeing the table above, it should be very easy to see which one is stronger in terms of specifications. Also, it should make it easy to make a buying decision for those that find themselves in a dilemma of some sort when it comes to choosing between the two devices.

For detailed review each device, visit the links below

Tecno Phantom AIII detailed review
Infinix Alpha X570 detailed review

What do you think about how both devices stack up between themselves? Drop your comments below.

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