Tecno Phantom V Flip 2

The Flip phone weighs 196g and measures 87.8 x 73.4 x 16 mm when folded and 170.8 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm (unfolded). Officially announced on September 13, 2024, the smartphone features a 6.9-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz main display. The cover display features a 3.64-inch AMOLED display with 1056 x 1066 pixels, 413 ppi resolution, and a Corning Gorilla Glass screen protector.

Phantom V Flip 2 runs on Android 14, HIOS 14. It is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) chipset and is anchored by 256GB 8GB RAM internal memory. Installed on the flappable handset is a 32MP selfie camera and 50 MP, (wide) + 50 MP, 114˚ (ultrawide) dual main camera at the rear.

The 5G-network-enabled smartphone from Tecno comes with wireless Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, NFC connectivity, and an aside-mounted fingerprint sensor. Powering it is a 4,720mAh non-removable battery. The battery is rechargeable by a 70W wired adapter, capable of refueling 1-50% of the battery in 15 minutes and 100% in 45 minutes.

The Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 boasts a stylish and premium design. The phone features an eco-leather back, an aluminum frame, and a steel hinge, giving it a robust yet elegant feel. It comes in two distinctive colorways: Travertine Green and Moondust Grey.

When unfolded, the flagship flip phone measures 170.8 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm, and when folded, it is 87.8 x 73.4 x 16 mm. It weighs 196 grams, making it relatively lightweight for a foldable phone. Its main display is a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the cover display is a 3.64-inch AMOLED.

The dual main camera records 4K videos and decent photos Cover Screen Selfie Camera: 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm, PDAF The cover camera records 1440p videos. This setup ensures high-quality photos and videos, whether you are using the main cameras or taking selfies. The Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 runs on Android 14 with Tecno’s custom HiOS 14 interface.

This combination offers a smooth and user-friendly experience, with several enhancements and features tailored to the foldable design. The flappable phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset. This octa-core processor includes: The chipset is also paired with a Mali-G77 MC9 GPU, ensuring smooth graphics performance.

Affordable. Sophisticated. Premium.

If you love these qualities in a smartphone, the Phantom V Flip 2 is your answer. Being one of the most affordable flagship flappable smartphones, the V Flip 2 offers you a chance for the flip experience. With decent cameras, battery, and immersive displays, you will love the experience once you power and flip it on.

Despite lacking IP Ratings, heating up on intensive use, and issues of navigation on the cover screen, it is a decent smartphone. It can serve your needs, swag, and class if you take good care of it.

Key Features

• RAM : 8GB
• Internal Storage : 256GB
• Battery : 4720 mAh
• Main camera : 50MP + 50MP
• Front camera : 32 MP
• Display Size : 6.9 inches LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz
• Cover display: 3.64 inches
• Processor : Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm)
• Connectivity : Dual SIM, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi
• Colors : Gray, Green
• OS : Android 14, HIOS 14
• Stylish Design: it has a premium look and feel, with options in Travertine Green and Moondust Grey.
• High-Resolution Cameras: Equipped with a 50MP dual rear camera setup and a 32MP front camera, it provides good photo and video quality
• Large Cover Screen: The expansive 3.64-inch AMPOLED cover screen allows for quick interactions and notifications without altering the phone. The cover screen is almost square and wraps around the cameras, providing a unique design and functionality.
• AI Features: The phone includes AI-powered features and a Gemini-powered voice assistant for enhanced usability.
• Fast Charging: With 70W wired charging, it ensures that the phone can be quickly powered up, reducing downtime. You can recharge 1-50% of the battery in 15 minutes and 100% in 45 minutes.
• 50 MP, 114˚ (ultrawide).
• 4 Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6 GHz for high-performance tasks.
• 4 Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz for efficiency.
• 5G Support: It supports multiple 5G bands, ensuring fast and reliable internet connectivity.
• Wi-Fi 6: Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 for high-speed wireless internet.
• Bluetooth 5.3: For efficient and stable connections with other devices.
• NFC: For contactless payments and easy pairing with compatible devices.
• USB Type-C: For fast data transfer and charging.
• These features make the Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 a versatile device for staying connected, whether you are browsing the web, streaming content, or connecting to other devices.
• Phantom V Flip 2 is equipped with a 4,720mAh battery, which is a significant upgrade from its predecessor. The 4,720mAh capacity provides a decent battery life, suitable for a full day of moderate use. It also supports 70W wired charging, allowing it to charge from 0% to 50% in just 15 minutes and fully charge in about 45 minutes.
• The device runs on Android 14 with HIOS 14, which includes various power-saving features to optimize battery usage.
• Premium-looking design: The phone has a stylish and modern appearance.
• Large cover screen display: The external 3.64-inch AMOLED screen is quite expansive, making it useful for quick interactions.
• Decent camera quality: It features a dual rear camera setup with 50MP wide and ultra-wide lenses and a 32MP front camera.
• Fast wired charging: The phone supports 70W wired charging, which is quite fast.
• Confusing cover screen navigation: The navigation on the cover screen can be a little of a challenge to the user. You may have to opt to flip the phone to access the main screen for better app navigation.
• Phone gets quite hot: heating complications when the smartphone is subjected to intensive use.
• Software needs improvement: The user experience might not be as smooth as that on more premium, well-established brands such as Pixel and Samsung.
• Battery life is just okay: The battery life is decent but not exceptional.
• No IP rating: unfortunately, the Phantom V Flip 2 lacks an official water and dust resistance rating, putting doubt on its durability credentials.

Specifications

• Brand: Tecno
• Product Model: Phantom V Flip 2
• Status: Official announcement: 13 September 2024
• Body and Design: Dimensions: Unfolded: 170.8 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm; Folded: 87.8 x 73.4 x 16 mm Weight: 196g Build: Eco leather back, aluminum frame, steel hinge SIM: Nano-SIM Colorways: Travertine Green and Moondust Grey.
• Dimensions: Unfolded: 170.8 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm; Folded: 87.8 x 73.4 x 16 mm
• Weight: 196g
• Build: Eco leather back, aluminum frame, steel hinge
• SIM: Nano-SIM
• Colorways: Travertine Green and Moondust Grey.
• Display: Main Display Type: Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz Size: 6.9 inches, 107.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2640 pixels (~413 ppi density) Cover display AMOLED 3.64 inches, 1056 x 1066 pixels, 413 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass.
• Type: Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz
• Size: 6.9 inches, 107.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1080 x 2640 pixels (~413 ppi density)
• AMOLED
• 3.64 inches, 1056 x 1066 pixels, 413 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass.
• Phone Processor and Performance: OS: Android 14, HIOS 14 Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G77 MC9
• OS: Android 14, HIOS 14
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G77 MC9
• Storage Specifications: Internal Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM MicroSD slot: not supported UFS
• Internal Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM
• MicroSD slot: not supported
• UFS
• Camera Set Up: Cover Camera Single: 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm, PDAF Features: LED flash Video: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
• Single: 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm, PDAF
• Features: LED flash
• Video: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
• Main Camera: Dual 50 MP, (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, 114˚ (ultrawide) Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
• 50 MP, (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
• 50 MP, 114˚ (ultrawide)
• Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
• Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
• Connectivity: SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G Bands: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G Network Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
• Bands: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
• Network Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
• Communication Support: Internet: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS NFC: Yes Radio: Unspecified USB: USB Type-C
• Internet: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
• Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
• Positioning: GPS
• NFC: Yes
• Radio: Unspecified
• USB: USB Type-C
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (incl. for accessories), compass
• Battery: Type: 4,720 mAh, non-removable Charging: 70W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min
• Type: 4,720 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 70W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min
• The Phantom V Flip 2 comes with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. Unfortunately, it does not support expandable storage via a microSD card. Whereas this is decent storage capacity, users may be limited going by the present demand for large capacity storage for apps, and multi-media content.