Merong 5G PHONE pala na P2,800 lang?

Product reviewed

TNT Fanalophone / Panalophone 5G (sold as a 5G phone bundle with a TNT/Smart 5G SIM). Price mentioned: around ₱2,800–₱2,847.

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Key features mentioned

• 5G support (positioned mainly as a backup phone + pocket WiFi/hotspot device)
• SIM included: “free 5G sim card” expiring in 2028 (per reviewer check)
• Box contents
  • Type-C to Type-A cable
  • 10W charging brick
  • SIM ejector
  • Literature/warranty
  • Clear case

Display

• 90Hz refresh rate
• Widevine Level 1
• Brightness: about 500 nits
  • Not very bright at noon; you may need to get closer

Chipset / performance notes

• UniSOC chipset mentioned: T8200 (or compared to T760)
• Up to 2.3 GHz
• GPU described as similar to Hero G99 GPU
• Gaming benchmark/score referenced:
  • ~500k score for Mobile Legends

Touch & multitouch

• Supports up to 5 fingers (not 10-finger multitouch)

Streaming / DRM

• Claims Widevine L1 at 720p

Connectivity

• 4G LTE, 5G, Wi‑Fi
• Wi‑Fi bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Bluetooth 5.0
• USB‑C with OTG
• FM radio available but requires a Type‑C headset (no 3.5mm jack)
• No eSIM (no eSIM support mentioned)

Audio

• Single speaker
• Okay indoors; weaker outdoors

Cameras

• Rear: 13MP triple-camera system
  • Supports 4K @ 30fps
• Front: 5MP
  • Supports 1080p @ 30fps
• No stabilization
• Image quality notes:
  • Generally usable/clean for budget
  • Some green tint in dark areas

Battery / software features

• 4000 mAh battery
• Charging: 10W
  • About 1 to 1h10m to fill (per review)
• No “bypass charging”
• Battery-saving controls:
  • “Stop after screen lock”
  • Auto launch (app/background prevention)
• Mentions preinstalled apps (bloatware)

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Gaming / performance experience

• Tested mostly with Mobile Legends (explicitly not presented as a gaming phone)
• Settings used: medium (and mentions “high quality” options existed)
• FPS overlay issue:
  • Stock Android/app prevented a reliable FPS counter overlay, so FPS was estimated
• Expected smoothness assumed: “30 to 60 FPS”
• Observed performance:
  • Frame drops only once or twice
  • Drops lasted roughly 1–2 seconds
• Overall feel:
  • Smooth overall, especially for the price class

Networking / ping behavior during gaming

• On Wi‑Fi: reviewer noticed ping drops
• On TNT 5G: reviewer reports no bad ping (exact figure unclear)
  • Emphasis: 5G quality depends on signal strength in your area
• Hotspot/use case:
  • 5G reception is good
  • Wi‑Fi is average

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Scores / ratings explicitly given

• Display (price bracket display score): 8/10
  • Specifically for the below ₱3,000 category
• Performance score: 8/10
  • Notes “smooth” in Mobile Legends around 500k
• Battery score: 5/10
  • Battery life tested:
    • ~9h 8m with half brightness + half volume on mobile data
    • Full brightness: about 5–6 hours
• Audio score: 6/10
• Camera score: 8/10
  • “Decent for its price,” not high-end photography

No single final overall numerical rating was stated, but battery and audio were the weakest categories.

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Pros (positive points)

• Very low price for a 5G phone bundle (~₱2,800)
• Good for a backup phone + hotspot/pocket Wi‑Fi
• Good 5G reception; hotspot use case emphasized
• 90Hz display and Widevine L1 (supports 720p streaming)
• Decent budget camera features:
  • 4K @ 30fps (rear)
  • photos generally usable (not heavily pixelated)
• Mobile Legends playable and generally smooth; limited frame drops
• Includes SIM, charger, and case—a “complete package” for the price

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Cons (negative points)

• Below-average battery life
  • Full brightness only ~5–6 hours
  • No bypass charging
• Audio is weak outdoors (single speaker only)
• No headphone jack
  • FM radio needs a Type‑C headset
• Screen brightness not ideal at noon
  • ~500 nits; you may need to lean in
• Limited multitouch (5 fingers)
• Some software annoyances
  • Floating desktop gesture/loading issue (adjustable via desktop gesture settings)
  • Bloatware
• Camera limitations
  • No stabilization
  • Some color issues in dark scenes (green tint)

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Comparisons / context given

• Compared in context to an older featured 5G phone:
  • Reviewer previously saw CTE Blade 5G around ₱4,000
• Expectation framing:
  • Don’t expect ₱10k–₱20k performance at below ₱3,000
  • However, features like 4K recording, 90Hz, Widevine L1, 5G are framed as good value

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Overall verdict / recommendation (based on the video)

Highly recommended as a budget “backup phone + hotspot/pocket Wi‑Fi” 5G device—especially if you’re under ₱3,000 and want connectivity.

Not recommended as a primary demanding phone if you prioritize:

• strong battery endurance
• louder/better outdoor audio
• high-end camera quality or stabilized shooting
• high-budget gaming performance

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Unique points by speaker/view (end)

• Single reviewer voice throughout (no clear multiple speakers). Views are split by category:
  1. Unboxing/bundle value (price, SIM included, charger/case)
  2. Gaming + estimated FPS + frame drops
  3. Software/gesture tweak (desktop gesture setting to reduce boot lag)
  4. Networking (Wi‑Fi vs TNT 5G ping behavior; hotspot value)
  5. Display streaming credentials (Widevine L1 / 720p)
  6. Battery (low endurance; power-saving features)
  7. Audio (single speaker weakness outdoors)
  8. Camera quality (4K/1080p specs; dark-scene green tint; no stabilization)