TECNO Phantom V Fold 5G: TECNO, a company known for making budget phones, just made its first foldable phone – the Phantom V Fold 5G. It’s much cheaper than Samsung’s foldable phones but still has great features.
This phone has:
- A big 7.85-inch screen that folds
- A smaller 6.42-inch screen on the outside
- A very fast Dimensity 9000+ processor
- Three good cameras
- A big 5,000mAh battery
Let’s see if this phone is worth buying.
How Does It Look and Feel?
The Folding Design
- Opens like a book to become a small tablet
- Can stay open at different angles (good for watching videos)
- Made with strong aluminum and special glass
- A bit heavy (299g) but feels solid
The Screens
- Big inside screen (7.85-inch): Very colorful and smooth (120Hz)
- Small outside screen (6.42-inch): Big enough to use like a normal phone
- The fold isn’t very noticeable when using it
How Fast Is It?
- Uses the Dimensity 9000+ chip (same as some expensive phones)
- Has 12GB RAM – can run many apps at once
- Storage: 256GB or 512GB (can’t add more)
- Works with 5G for fast internet
Software Features
- Runs Android 13 with TECNO’s HiOS
- Special features for the foldable screen:
- Apps move smoothly between screens
- Can open 3 apps at the same time
- Can fold it halfway to use like a laptop
How Good Are the Cameras?
Back Cameras
- 50MP main camera – takes sharp photos
- 50MP ultra-wide camera – good for big group photos
- 13MP zoom camera – takes nice close-up shots
Selfie Cameras
- 32MP on the outside screen
- 16MP under the inside screen
Camera Features
- Good night mode for dark photos
- Very stable video recording
- Can record from multiple cameras at once
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Battery Life
- 5,000mAh battery – lasts all day
- 45W fast charging – charges to 70% in 30 minutes
- No wireless charging (a downside)
- Comes in Black and White colors
Good and Bad Points
Good Things:
✔ Costs much less than other foldables
✔ Big, beautiful screens
✔ Very fast performance
✔ Good battery life
✔ Useful for multitasking
Bad Things:
✖ No wireless charging
✖ A bit heavy
✖ Software not as good as Samsung’s
✖ Hard to find in some countries
Who Should Buy This Phone?
This phone is perfect for:
- People who want a foldable phone but don’t want to pay Samsung prices
- Those who need a big screen for work or videos
- Tech lovers who want to try something new
Other Options:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Better but much more expensive
- OPPO Find N2: Smaller but nice design
Final Thoughts
The TECNO Phantom V Fold 5G shows that foldable phones don’t need to cost $2,000. It has almost everything the expensive phones have, just without some fancy extras.
If you want a foldable phone but don’t want to spend too much money, this might be the best choice right now.
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