Foldables are on their way to becoming mainstream and are among the best phones you can get today. Not too long ago, Samsung had to recall its first-generation Fold due to debris getting under the display, and today, we're at a stage where multiple companies are competing to create both the best and the most affordable folding phones out there. Tecno has also entered this race with the Phantom V Fold, and it tries to differentiate itself from Samsung and others in two key ways: pricing and processor choice.

You see, the Phantom V Fold is the cheapest book-style folding phone to date, though compared to regular phones, it still is anything but affordable. Tecno is selling the Phantom V Fold for about $1,100 overseas — significantly less than what Samsung wants for the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Tecno also went a different route when it comes to its processor of choice. Rather than going for a top-of-the-line Snapdragon processor like the rest of the industry, the Phantom V Fold offers a Dimensity 9000+, MediaTek's flagship offering.

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 competitor with the high-end MediaTek 9000+ chipset. It comes with a much less pronounced crease and offers 120Hz displays outside and inside.

SoC - MediaTek 9000+
Display -7.85" 2296x2000 120Hz OLED primary display, 6.42" 1080x2550 120Hz OLED cover display
RAM -12GB
Storage - 256GB, 512GB
Battery - 5000mAh
Ports - USB-C
Operating System - HiOS13 / Android 13
Front camera - 16MP inner selfie camera, 32MP outer selfie camera
Connectivity - GPS, Wi-Fi, FM, Bluetooth, NFC
Dimensions - 159.4 x 71.9 x 14.5 mm folded, 159.4 x 140.4 x 6.8 mm unfolded
Colors - Black, White

Pros
The most affordable foldable yet
Virtually no crease in the tablet-sized inner screen
Outer screen is easily usable thanks to 21:9 aspect ratio
The back doesn't attract fingerprints at all
Included case with kickstand

Cons
Not as sturdy as I would like it to be
Poor vibration motor
The software isn't the easiest to navigate
The cameras are average at best
Even thicker and heavier than competing foldables



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Thank for this wonderful review. It really helps to know more about the device.

This review is an eye opening. I never knew there's more to this device.

TECNO Phantom V fold is an outstanding device. The brand did a wonderful job

100% Crease Free!
I love this device.

Amazing device.

I love love this device.
Massive 512GB storage eh?

I love the way una Dey dedicated to una job

C2Ok:
I love the way una Dey dedicated to una job

Person talk say him like something wan make others know why, na wetin come be wahala?

Is good to see how dedicated you are to talks wey no carry water.

Device is quite lovely, would have loved it more if it weighed less sha o

Come to think of it, imagine if you sit all day watching Netflix on this device, it'll be such a comfort

I felt this device, I loved this device, I bought it...
Yes it was in my dreams, I no get money real life

Well going into the cons, you're right about the fact that it's heavier and thicker than most foldable phones but I think it's due to the battery capacity and the fact that it overlaps each other

PotterJokes44:
Well going into the cons, you're right about the fact that it's heavier and thicker than most foldable phones but I think it's due to the battery capacity and the fact that it overlaps each other

Well just take it as your normal tablet right but also has the advantage of being a smartphone as well, it's suppose to feel a little bit heavy

association of trashion bots 😂😂 no one in their sane mind will ignore Samsung flip/fold or even Motorola and buy tekino for over 500k😂😂😂😂 when I no crase😂💔

Fonjewel0:


Person talk say him like something wan make others know why, na wetin come be wahala?

Is good to see how dedicated you are to talks wey no carry water.

We’re both dedicated

C2Ok:
I love the way una Dey dedicated to una job

You know them well

Fonjewel0:


Person talk say him like something wan make others know why, na wetin come be wahala?

Is good to see how dedicated you are to talks wey no carry water.

Shatap

You wen be ominikpomgbom of marketers

Who know if na you be the same as the op sef

IzuKiba77:

Well just take it as your normal tablet right but also has the advantage of being a smartphone as well, it's suppose to feel a little bit heavy

exactly my thoughts

sunshineV:
association of trashion bots 😂😂 no one in their sane mind will ignore Samsung flip/fold or even Motorola and buy tekino for over 500k😂😂😂😂 when I no crase😂💔

your opinion nor be other people opinion na people dey buy am and dey like am 😂

Jayjerjay:
Come to think of it, imagine if you sit all day watching Netflix on this device, it'll be such a comfort

it'll be so lit

KingUka:
your opinion nor be other people opinion na people dey buy am and dey like am 😂

if Dem like am why dem full Carlcare?😂

sunshineV:
if Dem like am why dem full Carlcare?😂

you dey talk as if say dey force Dem buy Tecno devices 😂

Franktom247:
you dey talk as if say dey force Dem buy Tecno devices 😂

una no force Dem keh?😂😂😂na una do ad pass for nairaland. even street sef una no let person see road clearly. person go enter a lot wan buy better phone, Samsung rep go relax, xiaomi rep go relax, but u see infinish, tekino and I trash reps 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Dem fit tear ur cloth. kilode? una go dey toast person with useless easy buy iranu

Now that I’m well informed, na to dey save money remain

The design and performance is actually okay. Camera is a but okay but more work can be done on that. If you also like any smartphone that is stylish and portable then go for it. .

Nice, there's truly every reason to go for this amazing device.

sunshineV:
association of trashion bots 😂😂 no one in their sane mind will ignore Samsung flip/fold or even Motorola and buy tekino for over 500k😂😂😂😂 when I no crase😂💔

abegiii, people will do it and they are not crazy.

Shuregirl:
Now that I’m well informed, na to dey save money remain

or you can easily purchase it using the easybuy option.

A foldable phone from Tecno is really amazing to see, this brand is really stoping at nothing.

YangaBabe:
or you can easily purchase it using the easybuy option.

not a bad idea sha

Shuregirl:
not a bad idea sha

yeah, it's not.