Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 5G: No longer just the stomping grounds of tech geeks or early adopters with money to burn. With brands like Tecno getting into foldables, we’re finally seeing innovation trickle down to more budget-friendly turf.
The Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 5G is the company’s second-gen clamshell foldable, and it’s obvious Tecno are not dabbling anymore—they are diving head first.
The V Flip 2 adds plenty of new elements, fresh internals and some unexpected treats that dare to take on established figures. But is it all flash and no fire? Let’s unfold the details.
Design & Build: Bold, Compact And Eye-Catching
Tecno’s design team obviously pulled all of the stops out for the Phantom V Flip 2. The phone is gorgeous both open and closed.
The vegan leather covering, metallic hinge and circular exterior display lend a premium feel you expect to come with pricier devices.
Closed, it’s pocket-friendly, and slim, open it up and you have a 6.9-inch FHD AMOLED panel that shows off bright colors, solid blacks and a slick 120Hz refresh rate. The crease? Hardly noticeable under normal usage.
It has a useful outer cover screen as well. It does, however, offer quick replies, widgets and a limited number of apps.
It’s more than just a gimmick — it’s useful, well implemented, and contributes to the phone’s futuristic appeal.
Performance: Smooth as it Goes
What’s under the hood is the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC. 8GB of RAM (expandable in a virtual way) means the phone can handle multitasking as well as gaming and media blasting with ease.
Applications open fast, animations feel smooth, and jumping around between tasks feels instantaneous.
You’re not outrunning the latest Snapdragon behemoths, but for everyday use, it’s just right—especially for a foldable, and at a reasonably approachable price.
The clean, surprisingly smooth HiOS interface (built on Android 14) is back this time around.
Yes, there are a couple of preloaded apps, but most can be removed. It seems Tecno has listened to past feedback, and made things a bit more user-friendly.
Setup of the Camera: Not Only Decent
There are no absurd camera numbers from Tecno here, but now you can get solid results. 64MP main sensor with a 13MP ultra-wide, that’s what. Daylight photos are sharp, detailed, and with great color balance.
Even the skin tones appear natural, which can be a struggle at this price point.
Low-light is so-so but works well enough in low light conditions thanks to good software optimisation.
Thanks to the 32MP front camera―which is camouflaged on the main screen between pixels, just when you’re using the camera app―sharp selfies and video calls are a walk in the park.
One bonus? When the phone is folded, you can use the rear cameras for selfies, with the cover screen doing double duty as a viewfinder — a clever trick you can find on pricier foldables.
Battery Life and Charging: Small Yet Mighty
For all that folding prowess, Tecno has managed to cram in a 4,000mAh cell — slightly on the small side by today’s standards, but it seems to hold up. If you use it moderately, you’ll make it through a full day.
Heavy users might need a top-up by evening (especially with 5G turned on and brightness high).
Thankfully the day is saved with the available 45W fast charging.
A fast 15-20 minute charge gets you enough juice to quickly return in action, and a full charge lasts just shy of an hour.
Pros:
Foldable design that is Sleek and comfortable
Beautiful 6.9″ 120Hz AMOLED display
Efficient handling of daily tasks
Functional cover screen
Aggressive price for a foldable
Cons:
No official IP rating
Battery could be bigger
Still low-light photography just so-so
Not ideal for heavy gamers
Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 5G: The Verge: A Foldable That’s Ready for the Real World
The Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 5G isn’t an attempt to be the best phone on the market; it’s an attempt to be the foldable most people will buy. And it mostly works, in a lot of ways.
It strikes a balance of style, performance and practicality that makes foldables seem less of a gimmick and more of a good idea.
For anyone intrigued by the idea of dipping their toes into the foldable arena without taking the plunge on flagship-level money, this one is worth a serious look.
Tecno may have just changed the game — again.