Tecno officially entered the foldable smartphone segment this week after unveiling the Tecno Phantom V Fold at MWC 2023. This is Tecno’s first foldable phone and the brand has taken inspiration from Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series. The Tecno Phantom V Fold sports a book-style design, with a large edge-to-edge display on the cover and a large, tablet-shaped flexible display when unfolded. While the highlight is obviously its foldable design, the Tecno Phantom V Fold also packs top-notch hardware under the hood.
I managed to spend some time with the Tecno Phantom V Fold at the company’s booth at MWC 2023, and here are some quick thoughts.
Hands-on with the Tecno Phantom V Fold
As you can see from the pictures, the Tecno Phantom V Fold looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Honor Vs, OPPO Find N2, and so on. In its default state, the device offers a vertical display with 1080×2550 resolution and noticeable bezels around the sides. The screen supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. Unfolding the device reveals a large, square shaped flexible screen which turns the device into a mini tablet.
The hinge mechanism of the Tecno Phantom V Fold is on par with Samsung’s foldable devices, providing a satisfying snap when closed. However, the crease in the middle is noticeable, and it remains to be seen how the phone will hold up after multiple folds. Tecno Phantom V Fold comes with a time tested design. Tecno seems to have played it safe here, which isn’t a bad way to go for your debut foldable. The device doesn’t feel as refined as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold4. However, it’s worth noting that the Galaxy Z Fold took four iterations to reach its current level of sophistication.
The rear panel of the Tecno Phantom V Fold has a faux leather feel, which gives it a premium look and ensures that you get a good grip to pry open the device. A large circular camera module occupies the top half of the panel. It has a 50MP triple camera system. Meanwhile, there are two punch-hole selfie cameras, one on the cover display and one on the flexible screen.
Under the hood, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM (with support for RAM expansion up to 9GB) and 512GB of internal storage. Other key specifications of the Tecno Phantom V Fold include a 5,000mAh battery, Android 13 out-of-the-box, and a Type-C port.
tecno phantom v fold price in india
Tecno on Tuesday announced the India price of the Phantom V Fold at MWC 2023. The phone starts at Rs 89,999, with an early bird offer of Rs 79,999. The foldable phone will be available for sale in the country this quarter. Tecno also confirmed to 91mobiles at MWC 2023 that it plans to bring the MEGABOOK-S1 and MEGABOOK-T1 laptops in the coming months.
