Tecno Phantom V Flip Budget foldable smartphone just at Rs 49,999

Tecno recently introduced the intriguing Phantom V Fold, and it comes as no surprise that the company has now unveiled the Phantom V Flip, an addition to the V series that takes a unique approach to the cover display.

The Tecno Phantom V Flip resembles a contemporary flip phone, featuring an edge-to-edge foldable OLED screen on the inside, a sleek metal hinge for a stylish exterior, and a small cover display designed for notifications and widgets.

What sets the Phantom V Flip apart is its exterior, which is covered in vegan leather. Notably, it features a round cover OLED display surrounded by a circular black bezel that houses the cameras and flash. This distinctive design element is sure to make the V Flip stand out among its peers.

On the inside, the Phantom V Flip boasts a 6.9-inch foldable LTPO OLED screen, a premium panel with an impressive 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling, and HDR10 support. The cover screen, measuring 1.32 inches, is an AMOLED display with a pixel density of 352ppi.

Under the hood, the V Flip is powered by the Dimensity 8050 5G chipset, an upper mid-range processor known for its promising gaming capabilities. Tecno will offer the V Flip in a single memory configuration, featuring 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS3.1 storage.

Tecno is renowned for its premium camera experiences, and the Phantom V Flip lives up to this reputation with a 64MP primary camera equipped with an RGBW sensor and a 13MP secondary camera for ultrawide shots that supports autofocus and macro photography. The selfie camera utilizes a 32MP Tetracell sensor and supports autofocus as well.

Additional noteworthy specifications include stereo speakers, a 4,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging (capable of reaching 50% charge in just 15 minutes, as advertised), and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Here's a summary of the key specifications for the Tecno Phantom V Flip:

• Dimensions: 171.7 x 74.1 x 6.9mm, 194g

• Build: Plastic front (when opened), leather back, steel hinge, aluminum frame

• Display: 6.90" Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak), 1080x2640px resolution, 22:9 aspect ratio, 413ppi; Cover display: AMOLED, 1.32 inches, 360 x 360 px, 352ppi, 800 nits

• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm): Octa-core CPU

• Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 3.1

• OS/Software: Android 13, HiOS 13.5

• Rear Cameras: Wide (main): 64 MP, f/1.7; Ultra-wide angle: 13 MP, f/2.2

• Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.45

• Video Capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR; Front camera: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

• Battery: 4000mAh; 45W wired charging

• Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2; NFC

• Miscellaneous: Side-mounted fingerprint reader; stereo speakers

The Tecno Phantom V Flip offers a comprehensive set of features, with one notable omission being any form of water and dust resistance, which is often found in flagship foldable devices, particularly those from leading manufacturers in South Korea.