Tecno Phantom V Flip2 Review: Worth the Flip?
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 offers a foldable AMOLED display, fast charging, and solid performance at an affordable price.
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 is an affordable foldable phone with great features. It’s priced much lower than Galaxy Z Flip6, making it a good option for budget-conscious buyers.
Key Features:
- Display:
- 6.9″ Foldable AMOLED, 120Hz
- 3.64″ Functional Cover Display
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8020
- Memory: 256GB storage, 8GB RAM
- OS: Android 14
- Cameras: Dual 50MP rear cameras, 32MP front camera
- Battery: 4720mAh, charges to 50% in 15 minutes, 100% in 45 minutes
- Extras: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, AI voice assistant
Phone’s new cover display allows for more functionality and upgraded camera and faster charging make it a solid choice for a foldable device.
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 Specification
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | 🌐 GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 📅 Announced: Sept 13, 2024; Released: Oct 2024 |
| Body | 📏 Unfolded: 170.8 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm, Folded: 87.8 x 73.4 x 16 mm, Weight: 196g |
| SIM | 💳 Nano-SIM |
| Display | 📱 6.9″ Foldable AMOLED, 120Hz, 1080 x 2640 px, Cover: 3.64″ AMOLED |
| OS & Chipset | 🤖 Android 14, MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| CPU | ⚙️ Octa-core (2.6 GHz + 2.0 GHz) |
| Memory | 💾 256GB, 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | 📸 50 MP (wide), 50 MP (ultrawide), 4K video |
| Selfie Camera | 🤳 32 MP, 1080p video |
| Sound | 🔊 Stereo speakers, ❌ No 3.5mm jack |
| Comms | 🌐 Wi-Fi, 🔗 Bluetooth 5.3, 📍 GPS, 🔌 USB Type-C |
| Sensors | 🔐 Fingerprint, 🧭 accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Battery | 🔋 4720 mAh, 70W fast charging |
| Colors | 🎨 Travertine Green, Moondust Grey |
| Tests | 🏆 AnTuTu: 775306, GeekBench: 2544 |
| Battery Life | ⏱️ 11:37h active use |
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 Design, build quality, handling
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 has a refined design with a slightly thicker and heavier build compared to its predecessor but it’s not noticeable during use.
Phone features an aluminum frame, a steel hinge, and a smooth plastic back with a textured finish. Cover display and cameras are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
It’s available in Gray or Green colors both with same finish. Hinge opens smoothly and display crease is visible but less noticeable than before.
Phone includes a fast and reliable side-mounted fingerprint reader. Control buttons are easy to reach, and stereo sound setup features a single bottom speaker with an amplified earpiece.
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 Display, battery life, charging speed, speaker
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 has two displays. 3.64-inch external display is much improved with a sharp resolution of 1056 x 1066 pixels (413 ppi), AMOLED panel and a brightness of 825 nits, making it usable in sunlight. Refresh rate is limited to 60 Hz, though.
Internal 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display has a resolution of 2640 x 1080 pixels (426 ppi) and supports 120Hz refresh rate with 360Hz touch sampling. Its maximum brightness can be 1,000 nits.
Phone does not support Dolby Vision, however it does support HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. It has FullHD streaming support on apps like Netflix due to its Widevine L1 certification.
Battery life is solid with a 4,700 mAh battery, offering around 11 hours of active use. With its 70W fast charging, it can reach 50% in 15 minutes and 100% in 45 minutes, though it needs original charger to reach these speeds.
Stereo speakers provide decent quality, though they aren’t as loud as original V Flip.
Available connectivity choices include NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, and 5G. However, it lacks eSIM support, infrared, FM radio and 3.5mm jack.
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 Software, performance
HiOS 14.5 and Android 14 are the operating systems for the Tecno Phantom V Flip2. Three years of security patches and two Android updates are anticipated.
Phone has an always-on display for both screens, with customizable styles. Outer screen can show a QR code for sharing Wi-Fi or contact info. Lockscreen has shortcuts for camera and flashlight.
Main screen has a simple interface with an app drawer. A “Zero screen” shows news and weather but can be turned off. You can multitask with split-screen or pop-up windows. Tecno also includes helpful tools like Game mode, quick access shortcuts and a RAM booster called MemFusion.
Some basic apps come pre-installed, but there are no extra browsers or app stores. Outer screen can run certain apps and works as a camera viewfinder.
Phone uses a Dimensity 8020 chip, which is slightly slower than previous model. It handles everyday tasks well but struggles with heavy gaming and can overheat during intense use.
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 Camera, photo and video quality
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 has upgraded cameras with two 50MP cameras on back and a 32MP selfie camera. The main camera uses a Samsung sensor, while the ultrawide camera works for wide and close-up shots.
In daylight, the main camera takes good photos with nice colors, and the 50MP option gives sharper details. It also handles 2x zoom well. The ultrawide camera is good for close shots but can sometimes look soft.
The selfie camera takes clear and detailed photos with natural colors, though its brightness range isn’t perfect.
At night, the main camera works okay, with some noise. Night mode brightens photos but can over-sharpen them. The selfie camera is decent in low light but takes slightly lower-quality pictures in Night mode.
For videos, both back cameras can record in 4K, and the front camera records at 1440p.
Pros and Cons of Tecno Phantom V Flip2
| ✅Pros | ❌Cons |
|---|---|
| 🛠️ Good accessories | 🔊 Lower speaker loudness |
| 💎 Modern, durable design | 🐢 Modest performance (Dimensity 8020) |
| 🔋 Long battery life | 🔍 Virtual proximity sensor |
| ⚡ Fast charging | ❌ |
| 📸 Decent cameras with autofocus | ❌ |
Conclusion
If you’re looking for an affordable flip foldable, Tecno Phantom V Flip2 is a great option. Tecno is known for offering great value and this device is no exception.
Main display is good. It’s not the brightest but still easy to use and it features LTPO tech to save battery. Battery life is impressive for its size with 4,720 mAh capacity packed inside. 70W charging speed is fast compared to other flip foldables.
Cameras are reliable, though not extraordinary. Autofocus on the ultrawide and selfie camera is a nice feature and selfie camera performed well in tests.
However, some compromises were made. There’s no HDR support, no water resistance and no wireless charging. Biggest downside is Dimensity 8020 chipset which is not very powerful. While it offers a smooth experience and modern connectivity, it ranks low in performance among flip foldables.
