AGM X6 Phantom Review

Design, build and controls

With its thin waistline and transparent rear shell, the AGM X6 Phantom is far from a classic rugged smartphone, yet, it offers bespoke protection against most environmental hazards. The device evolves around AGM's special frame called "Black Iron" which ensures the highest level of sturdiness while keeping everything in a tight package. The visible part of the vertical frame is made of metal, while the rest of the body is crafted from tough polycarbonate. The corners have an additional TPU padding under the surface. The model is IP68 and IP69K-rated and is MIL-STD-810H certified. These certify that the device can withstand drops from a height of up to 1.5 meters, is waterproof and dustproof, and can survive extreme temperatures and pressure spaying. The body is 81.49 mm wide, 174.95 mm tall, only 9 mm thick, and weighs 258 grams. In addition to the transparent X6 Phantom version, there's a matte black version of the model as well. The display dominates the front fascia of the device. It is safeguarded by the transparent casing that protrudes a bit from the glass surface. The bezels are quite manageable. The side ones are around 2.5 mm thick, while the top and bottom ones are 4 mm and 6 mm, respectively. The punch hole in the top center of the screen houses the 16MP selfie camera. The light and proximity sensors are to the right on the top bezel, while the receiver is positioned between the display and the frame. You can choose from on-screen gestures and a virtual navigation bar. The rear shell is the most attractive feature of the device. It is transparent for real, unveiling the chipset, the antenna, the NFC module, a flexible cable, and other hardware elements. The top half of the rear shell has a Kevlar-like pattern that creates a matte effect. It houses the camera island with a square shape and rounded corners. The top left element is the temperature sensor. The main camera is placed to its right. The LED flash and two additional sensors to its right are positioned below the temperature sensor and the camera. The rest of the rear shell is even more transparent and the bottom houses dual POGO pins. The top frame houses a single microphone hole and the hybrid, dual Nano-SIM card tray. The bottom frame is the home of the USB Type-C port, the main microphone, the speaker, and the headphone jack. A customizable button with a striped surface is placed on the left frame, while the right one houses th Power button and the Volu rocker. The Power button has a fingerprint sensor embedded in it.