Tecno Phantom 9 review: Swift performer marred by cluttered UI, sub-par UX

At Rs 14,999, the Tecno Phantom 9 seems to be value for money in a midrange segment. But is it? Let's find out

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion Holdings’ subsidiary Tecno Mobile recently announced taking its smartphone business online in India with the launch of the Tecno Phantom 9. This Flipkart-exclusive device has a triple-rear-camera set-up, an AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint sensor, gradient design and a dot notch-shaped display accommodating the front camera. At Rs 14,999, the phone seems to be value for money in a midrange segment. But is it? Let’s find out:

Design and display

The Tecno Phantom 9 cuts no corners on the design front. It boasts a curved glass-like panel with aurora reflective gradient design on the back that