Is the RELX 5th Generation Phantom Worth Buying? Five Key Customer Questions Answered

I didn't manage to get the fifth-generation Phantom right away, and even when it arrived, it was missing the fifth-generation pods. So, I decided not to rush the unboxing and instead use it for a few days to share my experience. Let's skip the small talk and take a look at the product.

The packaging of the new fifth-generation Phantom is basically the same as the fourth-generation Infinite, featuring a single device kit without any complimentary pods, just the device itself and a charging cable that collects dust.

The drawer-style structure adds a bit of ceremony to the simple packaging, especially for the price of ¥268 (the manual has been removed for photography purposes).

Flipping the device over, the logo craftsmanship of the fifth generation is slightly different from the fourth generation, very noticeable, as if they were afraid some users wouldn't recognize these four letters. (Since it's so extravagant, I suggest they print it in Chinese next time and add pinyin; otherwise, many people will still call it 'Rui Ke').

The graphite black of the fifth generation is indeed very understated and deep, paired with the pure black pods of the fourth generation, creating a very comfortable and unified visual experience. (The pod shown in the picture is the fourth generation cola pod, which fits perfectly and can be inserted either way, unlike the first generation pods that required careful orientation).

When the fifth generation was released, the indicator light was mocked for resembling an old phone from a domestic brand (I laughed at that too), but after using it a few times, I found the design to be quite sophisticated, with the dimming of the light being very well controlled (it took nearly a year to achieve this level of quality).

Now, let's focus on answering some key questions that friends are concerned about.

Q: Does it support wireless charging?
A: No, it only supports charging via a Type-C cable. If you sell your fourth-generation device second-hand, don't forget to include the infinite charging case.

Q: Does it support Bluetooth?
A: No, currently only the third generation Lingdian supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Q: What is the price? Are the pods compatible with the fourth generation?
A: The single device kit is ¥268. The pods are ¥99 per box (3 pieces), and currently, all have ceramic cores. They are fully compatible with the fourth-generation pods, meaning that the fourth and fifth-generation pods can be used interchangeably.

Q: How is the flavor of the pods?
A: Both the fourth and fifth generations use SuperSmooth technology, providing excellent flavor and reasonable vapor control, with a quick response. In terms of draw resistance, the fifth generation is slightly greater, meaning it requires less effort to produce sufficient vapor compared to the fourth generation. Long-time users know that when the draw resistance is insufficient, they can enhance vapor production by 'covering one side of the air intake.' The fifth generation eliminates this hassle.

Q: Is it worth buying?

If you don't have a strong need for wireless charging, I highly recommend the fifth generation. Firstly, the price is the same as the fourth generation, so there's no reason to buy the fourth just to save money (for those who like to say 'the fourth generation is cheaper over there,' please turn right out the door; counterfeit fifth generations have already entered the market, so be careful). Based on my two-day experience, although the total battery capacity hasn't increased, the energy consumption seems to be better controlled. It was fully charged when unboxed, and after a day and a half of use, there are still two bars left, which is quite impressive. Most importantly, since I can clearly see that 'there are still two bars of battery left,' I don't have to worry about whether I need to find a charger after the next puff.

#p#Page Title#e#Because it is compatible with fourth-generation pods, the fifth-generation Phantom theoretically offers a total of 13 flavors to choose from, making it quite difficult for regular users to get bored. Coupled with excellent anti-leak technology, there are hardly any frustrating issues during use, which is something other brands need to work on. After all, being the top domestic brand, the annual updates do live up to the title of 'new flagship.' The only complaint is... can we quickly release a few new flavors? When the fourth generation released new flavors, they just reintroduced flavors from the first generation. Now with the fifth generation, they are re-releasing flavors from the fourth generation. Seriously, are we RELX users just a joke?