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The renowned Chinese smartphone company Tecno launched the second iteration of its Phantom Fold series, the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2, in Bangladesh on March 4, 2025. The phone is a stylistic and performative overhaul of its predecessor and a redefining addition to the luxury Fold market. Let’s find out the key specs, pros, cons, and pricing of the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Bangladesh. Key Features of the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is Tecno's second attempt to claim a position in the premium Fold smartphone market, competing with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, OnePlus Open, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Honor Magic V2.  Here is a comparative review to evaluate the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2’s worth as a contender. Aesthetics and Design The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 unboxes a sausage-like design, much similar to Samsung’s Fold series. But this time, Tecno has replaced the mass-criticized design of the previous Phantom V Fold with an appreciable aesthetic. The phone comes in two colour choices: Karst Green and Rippling Blue, each with distinct sensory details. The Rippling Blue option has a soft vegan leather finish on the rear, whereas the Karst Green gives a solid rigid touch all around. When folded, the Phantom Fold 2 measures 159 by 72.2 by 11.8-12 mm, which makes it the tallest foldable smartphone to date, followed by Honor’s 156.7 mm Magic V2. It unfolds into a full-fledged tablet that measures 159 by 140.4 by 6.1 mm. In terms of width, the phone sits among the backbenchers, only topping the 132.6 mm wide Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.  Read more: Which phones are getting One UI 7 first and when Ergonomically, the Phantom V Fold 2 allows a comfortable grip and manoeuvre. The rounded corners of the mainframe and bevels around the camera panel are a bit edgy but synchronous with the phone's rectangular thematic approach. The aluminium mainframe has protective glass and is certified IP54 for dust and water splash resistance. Users will find the fingerprint-sensing power button on the right side, at the thumb reach from a usual hand grip. The weight distribution feels balanced; however, the phone is heavier at 249 g than most competitors, only outweighed by the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s 257 g. Display The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 uses LTPO AMOLED panels for its 7.85-inch foldable and 6.42-inch cover displays. These panels are justifiable at Fold2’s price, but they are less performative than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6’s AMOLED 2X and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s LTPO OLED panels.  The Fold 2's foldable screen is a 2000 by 2296 pixels panel capable of rendering acceptable visuals compared to the Samsung Fold 6’s 1856 by 2160 pixels panel while keeping an 88.2% screen-to-body ratio. Read more: Top 10 Holy Quran Apps on iOS and Android in Ramadan 2025 The cover display, on the other hand, with its 1080 by 2550 pixels resolution, draws much closer to Samsung’s 968 by 2376 pixels panel in clarity and crispness, enlivened by the 431 ppi high pixel density. Camera The Tecno Phone Fold 2's rear camera panel houses a 50MP (f/1.9) wide, a 50MP (f/2.0) ultrawide, and a 50MP (f/2.2) telephoto lens with 2x zoomability. While the Fold 2 may not offer 5x zoom like the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or a 64MP telephoto lens like the OnePlus Open, it still captures decent-quality images for a Fold phone. The Fold 2 presents two 32MP (f/2.5) lenses as the selfie and cover camera. Both lenses struggle to capture details from the source and modify the images with an AI selfie enhancer. The AI modifier does a poor job at it and whitens images only to make them pale without adding complementary liveliness. However, the front cameras distinctively outperform the 4MP selfie and 10 MP cover camera offered by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the 10MP selfie and cover lenses of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The primary cameras can record videos at 4K resolution and 30 fps frame rate. Most Fold smartphones offer the same videography, except the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, standing alone with its 8K recorders. Read more: Samsung Galaxy M16 5G: Elevating the budget-friendly experience Hardware and Performance The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2’s SoC comprises a 4 nm MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, a Mali-G710 MC10 graphical processing unit, and an AI Engine. The processor is powered by a 3.20 GHz Cortex-X2, three 2.85 GHz Cortex-A710, and four 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. Though Dimensity 9000+ is a two-year-old chipset, its 4nm architecture is still relevant because chipsets of all the top-of-the-line Folds share the same 4nm architectural build. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, the OnePlus Open, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold integrate state-of-the-art Snapdragon and Tensor CPUs—all are of 4nm type, but with upgraded Cortex cores like Cortex-X4 and X3. Unlike other Folds, which have a dynamic range of memory options, the Tecno Fold 2 offers a single variant with 512GB internal storage and 12GB RAM. The fusion of vast memory and agile central and graphical processing units allows for a high-end gaming experience. It has an overall AnTuTu benchmark score of 11,58,040 and a GeekBench score of 4,327, which is more than enough for versatile gaming without generating considerable heat. Read more: Top Smartphones Launching in March 2025: Flagship & Budget Models to Watch Software The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 uses the HiOS 14 Fold built on top of Android 14. It features several unique features, such as dynamic always-on-display widgets, clean and pristine folder and app management, anti-theft functionalities, and smooth navigation. The phone offers 2 years of software updates. A 3-year update would be more contending, especially when the Samsung Fold offers updates for a 7-year duration. Battery and Charger The Tecno Fold 2 stands apart by providing an enduring 5,750 mAh battery, complemented by a breakneck 70W wired charger that refills 50% of a depleted battery within 20 minutes and 100% within 49 minutes. It far exceeds the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6’s 4,400 mAh and the Pixel Fold 9 Pro’s 4,600 mAh battery capacity. The phone also offers a 15W wireless charging facility but lacks reverse charging. Pros and Cons of the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 . Pros - Large 7.85-inch LTPO AMOLED foldable display- High 5,750 mAh battery capacity- 70W fast charging- 512GB storage + 12GB RAM- Balanced weight distribution- Decent rear camera setup- AI Engine + Dimensity 9000+ chipset- IP54-certified dust and splash resistance. Read more: vivo Y29 4G Review: What’s special about this budget-friendly phone? Cons - Older Dimensity 9000+ chipset- Lacks a periscope telephoto lens (only 2x zoom)- Selfie cameras struggle with details- Limited to 2 years of software updates- No reverse wireless charging- Heavy at 249g- Only one storage variant Price of the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2’s 12/512GB variant is available at BDT 139,999. However, the price is subject to change. Conclusion The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has created a buzz, offering the functionalities of a premium Fold smartphone. With a sturdy body build, sleek and unique design, a vigorous 4nm Dimensity processor, a peak 5,750 mAh battery, super fast charging, 50MP triple camera setup at the lowest market price, the phone is any smartphone lover’s sweet dream.  Read more: itel S25 Ultra Review: Budget-Friendly Phone with AMOLED Display, Reliable Battery, and More

Tecno has consistently impressed with its high-quality, competitively priced smartphones. After the foldable phones, Tecno’s Phantom line-up released the V Flip on October 1, 2023, in Bangladesh. It marks Tecno's first foray into the flip phone market. This stylish and feature-packed device boasts a sleek design with impressive technical specifications. But is all that hype real? Let’s take a look into the key specifications, pros, cons, and price of the Tecno Phantom V Flip. Key Features of Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G Design The Tecno Phantom V Flip impresses with its seamless fusion of style and practicality. Unfolded, it stands gracefully at 171.72mm by 74.05mm by 6.95mm, boasting a sleek and slender profile. The vegan leather exterior not only enhances its aesthetics but also ensures a comfortable and secure grip.  Despite a subtle crease on dark wallpapers, the inner screen remains inconspicuous during regular use. Weighing a mere 194g, the phone feels delightfully lightweight. The 'Hoverlock' hinge design allows for a flexible open angle between 30 to 150 degrees, enhancing user convenience.  Read more: Xiaomi 14 Pro Review: What’s special about it? When folded, the device maintains its elegance, measuring 88.77mm in height and 14.95mm in thickness. A circular cover display, a right-side fingerprint scanner, and a smooth unfolding process contribute to the device's overall appeal, with the caveat of lacking an IP rating, requiring users to exercise caution against splashes and dust. Display The Tecno Phantom V Flip offers a distinctive dual-screen experience, featuring a sizable 6.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED Foldable display with an impressive 94.5% screen-to-frame ratio. Featuring 1080 by 2640 pixels of resolutions with a pixel density of 413 ppi, the main screen delivers stunning visuals, enhanced by a variable refresh rate of LTPO 10-120Hz for adaptive performance.  Complementing this is the 1.32-inch AMOLED cover screen, providing quick access to essential information. The device showcases technological prowess with a touch screen rate of 360MHz for one and two-finger interactions on the cover screen, coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. Notably, the main screen boasts a vibrant color depth of 1 billion, while the cover screen maintains a crisp 16.7 million.  Read more: Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Review: Flagship Phone with Slim Foldable Design The impressive 1000 nit peak brightness and durable cover glass, featuring Schott UTG for the main screen and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for the cover screen, add a layer of sophistication to this innovative smartphone. Camera Elevate your photography game with the Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G's impressive camera system. The main 64 MP camera, armed with a spacious 1/1.73″ sensor, PDAF, and a wide f/1.7 aperture, ensures stunning clarity and detail in every shot.  Complementing this powerhouse is a 13MP ultrawide lens, perfect for capturing sweeping landscapes and group shots with its 120° field of view.  The front screen's 32 MP sensor guarantees impeccable selfies. With a diverse range of shooting modes, including film, video, AI cam, and portrait mode, the smartphone caters to various creative preferences.  Read more: vivo V29e 5G Review: Is this mid-range phone rightly priced? The rear camera supports 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p at 30/60fps, featuring Steady Video support for smooth footage. Meanwhile, the front camera delivers 1080p video recording and slow-motion capabilities, ensuring your moments are captured with precision and style.