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Tecno Phantom V Fold

Tecno Phantom V Fold
$1,019.00
Brand: Tecno
Category: Phones
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  • Display: 7.85-inch QHD+ display
  • Camera: 50MP Triple camera / 32MP front
  • Memory: 12GB RAM with 256/512GB ROM
  • Platform: Dimensity 9000+ CPU / Android 13

Our Rating

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8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Overview

This is Tecno Phantom V Fold, the first foldable smartphone from Tecno Mobile. The device comes in a traditional 6.42 inches when folded, but soon gets enlarged to a 7.85 tablet-sized screen when unfolded. Both screens are AMOLED panels with high resolutions. But only the larger display is given 1B colors, 120Hz refresh, and up to 1100 nits of peak brightness.

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On the inside, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ 5G CPU. The SoC has a max clocked speed of 3.2GHz, and it is backed by Mali-G710 MC10 GPU. It is available in a single 12GB RAM with either 256GB ROM or 512GB ROM. No space for SD card is available though.

Coming to the camera department, the Phantom V Fold is got a total of five (5) camera lenses; two (2) on the front, and three (3) on the rear. For the frontal sensors, there is a 16-megapixel on the larger display, while the smaller display is fitted with 32-megapixels. The three sensors on the rear include a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a third 13-megapixel ultrawide shooter.

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The phone is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. It is available in Black or White color. Note that the phone’s dual SIMs are 5G-enabled. The device itself weighs 299 grams, and it is preloaded with Google Android 13 based on HiOS 13 Fold out of the box. The complete specifications of Tecno Phantom V Fold are contained in the table below.

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Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network Bands 3G HSDPA Bands 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Network Bands 5G Bands: 1, 3, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries Tecno Phantom V Fold
Tecno AD10
Announced 2023, February 28
Status Available. Released 2023, Quarter 2

BODY

Dimensions Folded: 159.4 x 72 x 14.2 mm
Unfolded: 159.4 x 140.4 x 6.9 mm
Weight 299 grams
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) / Plastic back / Aluminum frame
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Unfolded: LTPO AMOLED touchscreen / 1B colors / 120Hz refresh / 1100 nits / HDR10+
Folded: LTPO AMOLED touchscreen / 1B colors / 120Hz refresh / 1100 nits
Size Unfolded: 7.85 inches, (88.01% screen-to-body ratio)
Folded: 6.42 inches, (68.01% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution Unfolded: 2000 x 2296 pixels, (388 ppi density)
Unfolded: 1080 x 2550 pixels, (441 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 13
- HiOS 13 Fold
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (1x3.20 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Mali-G710 MC10

MEMORY

RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
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MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 50MP, F/1.9, PDAF
Telephoto: 50MP, f/1.5, 2.5x optical Zoom, PDAF
Ultrawide: 13MP, F/2.2
Camera Features Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / Quad-LED flash
Video Resolution [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Folded Screen: 32MP selfie
Unfolded Screen: 16MP selfie
Camera Features FaceID / HDR / 6-level AI face Beauty
Video Resolution [email protected]

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Speaker Location Chin and within the earpiece grill
Audio Jack Type No
Sound Enhancements Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

CONNECTIVITY

USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio Yes, FM Radio with recording

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery
Fast Charging 45W battery charging (100% in 1Hr)

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors Black and White
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box Phantom V Fold / Charging Brick / USB cable / User Manual / Protective Cover

User Reviews and Opinions

Comments 1

  1. Jackson kaugi says:

    Its a nice phone good updated technology to kenyans like me.

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