Tecno Phantom V Fold Review: A compelling debut

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Foldable smartphones are a new breed of devices, offering users a unique experience and an innovative way to interact with their smartphones. It wasn't long ago that the smartphone revolution occurred which gave rise to Androids and iPhones that are popular nowadays. Since then, smartphone technology has seen rapid development, but it has also led to the smartphone industry stagnating, well at least until 2019. That's when Samsung launched its first-ever foldable smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, and it sent the market into a frenzy. Foldable displays were not just something out of a Star Trek film anymore and you could now fold a smartphone in half and keep it in your pocket. Since then, many brands have made their mark in this segment including the likes of Oppo, Huawei, and Xiaomi.

Tecno, which has been focusing on strengthening its position in India in the budget segment, recently launched its first-ever foldable smartphone – the Tecno Phantom V Fold. What makes this launch interesting is that the Phantom V Fold is India's most affordable foldable smartphone.

So, at nearly half the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, does the Tecno Phantom V Fold offer enough to sway buyers? I spent a couple of weeks with it as my daily driver and here's how it fared.

Tecno, in its first attempt, has managed to do what Samsung has struggled with so far - develop a foldable smartphone with an almost crease-less display. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is certainly not a thin smartphone by any means, but that's the compromise with almost any foldable smartphone. It has slightly rounded metal edges which give a premium feel as well as a firm grip. You also get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the device. It is also one of the heaviest