What you want to know
- Tecno Phantom V Flip is the first clamshell telephone from the firm introduced globally.
- It encompasses a 1.32-inch unique-looking round display and a big 6.9-inch 120Hz foldable display.
- A MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC powers the gadget.
Tecno is the newest OEM maker to enterprise into the flip telephone class with the launch of the new Phantom V Flip. The firm made the announcement at its Flip in Style occasion held in Singapore on Friday. Tecno assures that its first flip telephone is a high-end style assertion full of highly effective cameras and distinctive cowl display placement, all included in a compact kind issue.
The Phantom V Flip has been making rounds on the web for some time now, primarily highlighting the cowl display, which is round in form and is enclosed in the giant digicam housing on the again of the gadget. The round cowl display, which the firm calls “The Planet,” is an AMOLED show measuring 1.32 inches in diameter.
Tecno says the cowl display is designed in such a approach that customers would have the option to swipe on it with their thumbs to conveniently navigate “Smart Widgets” or reply to messages. With a show density of 325ppi, the cowl display is able to showcasing customizable wallpapers, Tmojis, 3D interactive digital pets, and extra, the firm notes in a shared press launch. Additionally, the round cowl display can be utilized for selfies with the fundamental cameras.
With the much-hyped cowl display out of the approach, the clamshell telephone has a big 6.9-inch Full HD+ LTPO (10Hz-120Hz) foldable display that unfolds utterly flat when in use. The firm is promising a crease-less show, though this declare is thrown round very often, so we’ll have to see this firsthand.
The Phantom V Flip equips a big 64MP major sensor with a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens for optics, that are nestled round the round show. On the entrance, the gadget makes use of a 32MP selfie shooter. Tecno additionally takes benefit of the gadget’s flip hinge, permitting it to keep intact when positioned wherever between a 30-degree to 150-degree angle.
Like the Flex mode on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the firm calls the performance FreeCam system. Users can benefit from the characteristic for taking photographs using the cameras or fast video calls, all without having a tripod.
As for dimensions, the Phantom V Flip measures 14.95mm when folded and 6.95mm when in an unfolded state, which makes it one in all the slimmer foldable telephones, even compared to the comparatively skinny Galaxy Z Flip 5, which measures 15.1mm and 6.9mm, respectively. That’s fairly a formidable mark for Phantom V Flip, contemplating that it’s a first-generation flip telephone from the firm.
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Underneath, the Phantom V Flip is powered by MediaTek’s higher-end Dimensity 8050 5G SoC, and the gadget is accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. There is an prolonged reminiscence possibility accessible that helps up to 8GB.
The telephone packs a 4000mAh battery capability that assures a day’s use and helps decently quick 45W charging, making certain a 50% battery life from a fast 15-minute cost.
The out-of-the-box expertise brings Android 13-based HiOS, together with Tecno’s in-house developed ELLAGPT private assistant.
Lastly, the Phantom V Flip will probably be accessible in two colours: Mystic Dawn and Iconic Black. Tecno additionally gives accompanying instances with colour choices like Rose, Sea Shore, or Cologne.
As for pricing and availability, the firm has but to disclose that data, however we’ll replace this text once we study extra. However, primarily based on Tecno’s penchant for undercutting its rivals prefer it did with the Phantom V Fold, we count on the Flip will come at a reasonably inexpensive value level.