TechPhonesI tried Tecno’s new flip phone – the next Samsung Z Flip could learn a thing or twoTecno’s Phantom V Flip 2 5G has a larger cover display than Samsung’s most recent Z Flip 6When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesI tried Tecno’s new flip phone – the next Samsung Z Flip could learn a thing or twoTecno’s Phantom V Flip 2 5G has a larger cover display than Samsung’s most recent Z Flip 6When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Tecno’s Phantom V Flip 2 5G has a larger cover display than Samsung’s most recent Z Flip 6
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In recent yearsthe best folding phonesmarket has exploded with many great products – some from the big and well-known brands, some from lesser-known newcomers. I’ve been trying out one from the latter camp most recently – the new Tecno Phantom V Flip 2.
Tecno’s latest flip phone arrives at an interesting time, asSamsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6has only recently become available – and when I reviewed it, I can’t say it was massively differentcompared to the earlier Z Flip 5. That said, I’ve seen heaps of flip phones in recent years, including the even more impressiveMotorola Razr 50 Ultra.
Here’s where Tecno’s approach in the Phantom V Flip 2 could teach Samsung’s next Z Flip flip-phone a thing or two. And with growing competition in the sector, how it could stand apart from other key rivals too. Here’s the summary:
1. A larger cover display
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As you can see from my picture gallery above – the Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 on the left side, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 on the right – the Tecno has the larger cover display of the pair.
I found it a little surprising that the Z Flip 6 retained the 3.4-inch screen of its predecessor, though, as there was rumour it would be much larger. The Tecno, meanwhile, has a larger 3.64-inch screen – one that actually cuts around the cameras, unlike the Samsung device.
Interestingly, however, the Tecno’s hinge mechanism is larger, as you can see from the big border bezel towards that edge of the device. Whether you’d prefer the uninterrupted display of the Samsung or the camera-disrupted display of the Tecno will be of personal preference.
2. More battery, faster charging
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One other area where the Tecno is way ahead of its Samsung competitor is in terms of battery: the Phantom V Flip 2 has a 4720mAh cell inside, compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s 4000mAh offering. That’s 18% more – but despite this it’s barely a bigger device.
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Battery is the number one pain point of consumers, studies show, and having a phone in your pocket that can last through a day with no troubles is a major attraction. That Tecno has managed that in a sub-200g phone is a testament to its design.
3. It’s super-affordable – if you can buy one
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As is often the case with lesser-known brands, availability is more limited. The Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 will be available in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Such availability is part of the reason it can be almost half price compared to the Samsung.
Even so, that’s cheap-as-chips considering the degree of tech on board: with a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, twin 50-megapixel key cameras, and a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor. But, as I say, there’s that big ififregarding whether you can even buy one.
4. Competition is strong – as is brand allegiance
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There’s more competition coming, too, with theXiaomi Mix 4 Flipa major contender with 4-inch cover display matching the diagonal dimensions of the Motorola. Both are more impressive than the Tecno in my view, but it only highlights that Samsung’s next phone – the presumed Galaxy Z Flip 7 – needs to go a step beyond.
But what Tecno has really highlighted to me is just how high-end a lower-priced product can feel. The Phantom V Flip 2 is an impressive affordable flip phone. Oh, and you can even have virtual pets on the screen, which is always a winner (check out my Husky pup and tell me you’re not jealous?).
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