Tecno Phantom V Fold 2: The foldable war is getting fiercer by the minute, and Tecno has just launched its latest shot in the arm in the form of the Phantom V Fold 2. Powered by Android 14 straight out of the box and a top-notch design, the phone promises to deliver a luxury folding experience at everyone’s fingertips. But what’s it like in real usage? Let’s discover.
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Design and Display: Svelte Yet Solid
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 looks chic and tall with its wafer-thin 6.1mm (unfolded) design and the ideal 249g weight. Despite a slightly bulging weight when holding it for extended periods, it imparts the phone a sturdy solidity. The foldable 7.85-inch LTPO AMOLED screen is high-resolution, color-vibrant, and equipped with a 120Hz refresh rate that ensures smooth scrolling and gaming. It boasts a very accurate 2000×2296-pixel screen resolution, although it is a tad short in pixel density when compared to some of its rivals at 388ppi.
Foldable Durability and Build
The construction quality is top-notch with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and dual-display support that makes it even more usable. You switch immediately between ultra-slim phone mode and immersed tablet mode. The dual in-display fingerprint sensor makes it convenient, though the phone doesn’t come with an IP rating, so waterproofing is not possible.
Camera Setup: Triple 50MP and Dual Front Cameras
Phantom V Fold 2 has a below-average camera system with a triple camera setup of 50MP + 50MP + 50MP OIS cameras. Triple-camera on paper will be capable of doing, but in actual performance, it is behind. You are provided with video recording up to 4K@30fps, and in day mode during the performance is average. On the front, there are reasonably well-hidden dual 32MP cameras that shoot clean and clear selfies, but fall behind other flagship phones if low light needs to be used.
Performance and Storage: Flagship-Class Hardware
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus processor and a 3.2GHz octa-core processor powered, Phantom V Fold 2 makes multitasking, gaming, and app-intensive tasks a piece of cake. Seamless usage is assured by support for up to 12GB RAM, supported by 12GB virtual RAM. 512GB inbuilt storage is more than enough, but an absence of a supporting memory card slot can turn out to be a clincher for many.
Battery Life and Charging: Long-lasting Power
It’s a 5,750mAh battery fueling the fold, which is surprising, seeing how thin it’s been constructed. Tecno also comes with you that much as 70W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and even reverse charging for that matter, so the phone is incredibly convenient as well when it comes to how you will charge it. That configuration should easily get you through the day of heavy to moderate use.
Verdict: A Smart Step Forward in Foldables
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 stands out for its bold design, flagship-level performance, and a strong set of features packed into a relatively affordable foldable package. While it doesn’t deliver the best camera or water resistance, it nails the fundamentals display, speed, battery, and that makes it a serious contender in the foldable space. If you’re looking to enter the foldable world without spending a fortune, this one’s worth a look.