INDIA: The Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G has been officially launched in India by the Chinese smartphone company Tecno. This is the first foldable smartphone from Tecno, and it competes with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Fold4. The phone was initially launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, and has now entered the Indian market.
Phantom V Fold 5G specifications and more
Design and display
The Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G features a book-like foldable form factor and sports a 7.85-inch foldable screen with a 2K LTPO AMOLED main display and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also comes with a 6.42-inch FHD+ AMOLED display on the outside. It is equipped with a self-designed, aerospace-grade drop-shaped hinge that produces an incredibly flat main inner screen surface, and the screen is essentially crease-free.
According to reports, the hinge’s novel reverse snap structure will considerably increase the phone’s structural stability, and its aerospace-grade building materials produce a strong but lightweight design.
Performance and storage
Under the hood, the Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset. The phone has up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on HiOS 13 Fold UI, which is based on Android 13, and comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Camera
A 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 13MP sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and an f/2.2 aperture, and a 50MP telephoto shooter that also functions as a portrait camera make up the triple rear camera arrangement on the Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G. There are two selfie cameras on the front. The front camera inside the display has a 16MP sensor, while the selfie camera on the outside has a 32MP sensor.
Battery and other features
Dual stereo speakers and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W rapid charging are included with the Phantom V Fold 5G. The phone can be fully charged in 55 minutes, according to Tecno.
Price and availability
The Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G is priced at Rs 88,888 for the lone 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and comes in black and white colour options. The phone is available for purchase from April 12 via Amazon, with an early bird special price of Rs 77,777 for those who pre-book the smartphone.
Tecno has also announced that those who pre-book the phone will receive a gift worth Rs 5,000. Additionally, the business provides a fibre protective case, a 2-year warranty, a 6-month free one-time screen replacement with free pick-up and delivery, and a Rs 5,000 rebate through HDB Financial Services.
Overall, the Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G is an impressive addition to the foldable smartphone market in India. The phone has a book-like foldable form factor, a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, and a large 2K LTPO AMOLED main display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The triple rear and dual selfie cameras also make it a compelling option for photography enthusiasts.
The phone is priced on the higher side, but with the early bird special offer, it may attract early adopters. Overall, the Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G is a promising foldable smartphone that is worth considering for those who are looking for a high-end feature-loaded smartphone.
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