Tecno Phantom V Flip Review

Introduction

Tecno has recently introduced an intriguing foldable smartphone, the Phantom V Fold. It comes as no surprise that they've now unveiled the Phantom V Flip, adding to the V series with its unique approach to the cover display.

The Tecno Phantom V Flip follows the design language of modern flip phones, featuring an edge-to-edge foldable OLED screen on the inside, a sleek metal hinge, and a small cover display for notifications and widgets on the outside.

What sets the V Flip apart is its distinctive round cover OLED display, encircled by a black bezel housing the cameras and flash. This unique arrangement ensures that the Phantom V Flip stands out among its peers.

Display

The Phantom V Flip boasts a 6.9-inch foldable LTPO OLED display on the inside. The premium and special panel offers a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch screen sampling, and HDR10 support model. The cover screen, measuring 1.32 inches and utilizing AMOLED technology, features a pixel density of 352ppi.

Performance

Powering the V Flip is the Dimensity 8050 5G chipset, an upper mid-range processor known for its promising gaming capabilities. Tecno offers a single memory configuration for the V Flip, including 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS3.1 storage.

Camera

Tecno is renowned for delivering a premium camera experience, and the Phantom V Flip doesn't disappoint. It features a 64MP primary camera with an RGBW sensor and a 13MP secondary camera for ultrawide shots, complete with autofocus and macro capabilities. The selfie camera employs a 32MP Tetracell sensor and supports autofocus.

Additional Features

Other notable features of the Phantom V Flip include stereo speakers, a 4,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Specifications

Here's a summary of the Tecno Phantom V Flip specifications:

Body: Dimensions of 171.7x74.1x6.9mm, weight of 194g; Plastic front (when opened), leather back, steel hinge, aluminum frame.

Display: 6.90" Foldable LTPO AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits (peak), 1080x2640px resolution, 22:9 aspect ratio, 413ppi; Cover display: AMOLED, 1.32 inches, 360 x 360 px, 352ppi, 800 nits.

Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm): Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G77 MC9.

Memory: 256GB storage, 8GB RAM; UFS 3.1.

OS/Software: Android 13 with HiOS 13.5.

Camera: Rear - Wide (main): 64 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/1.73", 1.6µm, PDAF; Ultra-wide angle: 13 MP, 1.12µm, f/2.2, PDAF. Front - 32 MP, f/2.45, 24mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF.

Video Capture: Full Rear camera - 4K@30fps, 1080pixal@30/60fps, HDR; Front camera - 1440p@30fps, 1080pixal@30/60fps.

Battery: 4000mAh; Supports 45Watts wired charging, achieving 50% charge in just 15 minutes (as advertised).

Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC.

Miscellaneous: Side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers.

Unboxing Experience

When you unbox the Tecno Phantom V Flip, you'll find a comprehensive package that includes the phone itself. Additionally, you'll discover a 45W power adapter and a USB-C-to-A cable. The retail bundle also includes a stylish case with a metal ring, offering a unique touch compared to standard cases. This case features two separate covers connected by a piece of vegan leather, with the added convenience of a metal ring that can be used to hold the phone or attach it to various surfaces.