TECNO has just expanded its foldable smartphone portfolio by adding PHANTOM V Fold2 and PHANTOM V Flip2 to the series, while unpacking major updates and features to make a perfect user experience in the foldable segment. Depending on two newly issued models, much-valued updates were brought to TECNO’s line of foldable devices, providing improved displays, more powerful AI, and a great variety of new functions.
The PHANTOM V Fold2, with its expansive inner display and versatile multitasking features, targets different user preferences in the ever-changing foldable smartphone market, just like the PHANTOM V Flip2 offering a compact form factor with interactive elements. This further adds that TECNO keeps committed to innovation and does well in the industry.
TECNO PHANTOM V Fold2 5G: A new era of foldable excellence
The newly launched TECNO PHANTOM V Fold2 5G represents the next generation in foldable smartphones. But how does it stand out? Let’s take a closer look at what makes this device unique.
Design and display
The design of PHANTOM V Fold2 is sophisticated, with the 6.42-inch cover screen and expansive 7.85-inch inner display. Both the screens come with a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring an amazing view irrespective of whether the phone is opened or closed. It features 2K+ resolution on the foldable screen and has a 21:9 aspect ratio on the cover screen, which brings out clarity and immersion.
The device is super slim, measuring 6.1 mm when unfolded and 12 mm when folded, and weighs as little as 249 grams. For a device this lean, it packs the battery bigger than the previous one.
Performance and battery
Under the hood, the PHANTOM V Fold2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor, coupled with 24 GB of RAM (12 GB physical and 12 GB virtual) and 512 GB of internal storage. The configuration ensures seamed multitasking with robust performance.
The device includes a large 5,750mAh battery that supports 70W fast charging reaching to 50 percent within 20 minutes and a full charge in just 50 minutes. Additionally, it also supports 15W wireless charging for further convenience.
Camera and AI features
The PHANTOM V Fold2 features a versatile camera system, featuring three 50MP rear sensors: a primary lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a portrait lens with 2x optical and 20x digital zoom. The front camera setup includes dual 32MP sensors for capturing detailed selfies.
TECNO offers really exceptional AI suite in the device via the Ella assistant, powered with the support of Google Gemini. It gives users access to more than 400 features, such as the Magic AI Eraser, which transforms sketches into digital art using AI Artboard, along with AI Translation, and many more. The device is coupled with a 10-gram stylus, the Phantom V Pen, to give you up to 2 hours of battery life per day.
TECNO PHANTOM V Fold2 specifications
- Design: By LOEWE; Aerospace-Grade Proprietary Hinge Design
- Primary Display: 7.85-inch (2296 × 2000 pixels) 2K+ LTPO AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Dual 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, dual 100% P3 color gamut
- External Display: 6.42-inch (2550 × 1080 pixels) FHD+ LTPO AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ 5G mobile platform
- RAM and Storage: 24 GB RAM (12 GB extended RAM) and 512 GB ROM
- Rear Camera: 50MP main OV50H 1/3″, OIS + 50MP 2x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom + 50MP ultra-wide, FOV 115°
- Front Camera: 32MP + 32MP selfie camera
- Battery: 5750mAh battery with 70W wired ultra charge, 15W wireless charge
- Operating System: HiOS 14 based on Android 14
- TECNO AI Suite: Ella Smart AI Assistant – AI Writing, AI Summary, Translation, AI Wallpaper Generator, AI Artboard
- Dimensions: 140.35 × 159 × 5.5 – 6.08 mm (Unfolded) and 72.16 × 159 × 11.78 – 11.98 mm (Folded); Weight: 249g
- Audio: Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio
- Connectivity: Dual SIM – 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3
- Sensors: Geomagnetic, Underscreen Ambient Light, Proximity, Accelerometer, Hall, Gyro, and Flicker
- Accessories: PHANTOM V Pen
- Color Variants: Karst Green, Rippling Blue
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TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2: Compact innovation meets style
The newly launched TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 5G features a foldable experience for which the users can adjust between a 3.64-inch cover screen and 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED inner display. More than 2,000 apps are supported by the cover screen, so users can directly get easy access to all their favorite functions without having to unfold the device.
Design and display
The V Flip2 features a flexible folding angles between 30 and 150 degrees, and with an aerospace-grade steel hinge tested for 400,000 folds. Further, the 6.9-inch inner display stands out with full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, and the cover screen boasts interactive features like pets and mini-games.
Performance and battery
The V Flip2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chip and, therefore, sits with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Its 4,720mAh battery is also capable of supporting fast charging, up to 70W, which, in turn, charges this battery full in just 43 minutes.
Camera and AI features
The V Flip2, on the back, packs the dual camera featuring a 50-megapixel main sensor along with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens sporting a 150-degree wide-angle. On the front, the phone comes equipped with a 32-megapixel camera with autofocus and a dedicated flashlight.
The device also packs with TECNO’s Ella AI suite, featuring such aspects as AI Smart Erase and AI Drawing Board, hence enhancing functionalities as well as user experience.
TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 specifications
- Design: Double-Helical Star-Track Drop-Shaped Hinge
- Internal Display: 6.9″ AMOLED, 120Hz LTPO, FHD+ 1080 × 2640, Eye-Care Screen 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 100% P3 Color Gamut
- External Display: 3.64″ AMOLED, 1056 × 1066
- Cover Screen Customization: Cute Pets 2.0, Smart NFC Tag, Five Custom Mini Games, Over 2,000+ app support
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 5G mobile platform
- RAM and Storage: 16 GB (8 GB extended RAM) and 256 GB ROM
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Main) + 50MP (Ultra-Wide)
- Front Camera: 32MP (AF) PDAF with built-in flash; Cover Screen Selfie, Classic DV mode
- Battery: 4720mAh battery with 70W Ultra Charge (Wired)
- Operating System: HiOS based on Android 14
- TECNO AI: Ella Smart AI Assistant – AI Smart Erase, AI Drawing Board
- Audio: Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio
- Dimensions: 170.75 × 73.4 × 7.64 mm (Unfolded) and 87.8 × 73.4 × 16.04 mm (Folded) ; Weight: 196g
- Connectivity: Dual SIM – 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3
- Sensors: Geomagnetic, Underscreen Ambient Light, Ultrasonic Proximity, Accelerometer, Hall, Gyro, and Flick
- Color Variants: Travertine Green, Moondust Grey
Pricing and availability
PHANTOM V Fold2: The PHANTOM V Fold2 is priced at $1,099 (approximately ₹92,210). It will go on sale starting from September 23, 2024, in Africa. The foldable device will come into important markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America following the initial availability.
PHANTOM V Flip2: The PHANTOM V Flip2 is priced at $699 (approximately ₹58,650), and it will arrive in Africa on September 23, 2024. It will come to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America later on.
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