We recently reviewed the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 and found that it’s a great choice for your first foldable smartphone. But how does this model compare to the industry veteran Samsung and its flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable smartphone? Let’s check it out.
1. Design & Display: Closer than you think
Tecno worked with LOEWE to design the Phantom V Fold 2. It features a premium vegan leather back panel with rounded metallic frames. It is clear that the company placed a big focus on its design. But Samsung is no slouch in this area either. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 blends aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Ensuring protection and a premium design. Its camera module also appears a lot cleaner than the large rectangular camera island on the Phantom V Fold 2. So some might prefer the more minimal aesthetic that Samsung offers.
Talking about the displays, Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 sports a 6.42-inch LTPO AMOLED cover display that has a 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 1600 nits, and it has 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. The primary screen is a larger 7.85-inch panel with almost the same specs as the external display. This means both its inner and outer screens are taller than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6. To recall, it offers a 6.3-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch big inner screen. These screens match the Phantom V Fold 2 in almost every way and Samsung is known for its bright AMOLED displays. So the Phantom V Fold 2 rivals ultra premium foldable phones.
2. Specifications: Samsung flagships are no slouch
Tecno equips the Phantom V Fold 2 with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC, which is a high end chip that promises capable performance. This chip is paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. But Samsung takes the lead here as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Users can also opt to buy it with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
A 4,400mAh battery pack powers the Z Fold 6, which supports 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging. Meanwhile, the Phantom V Fold 2 houses a larger 5,750mAh cell that offers a much faster 70W wired fast charging as well as 15W wireless fast charging. Tecno claims that the phone can charge to full in just 40 minutes. Tecno has an edge on battery performance.
3. Camera: Tecno’s versatile offering
All three cameras on the rear are a 50MP sensors on the Phantom V Fold 2. These include a main, ultra wide angle, and telephoto shooter. This makes them a bit more versatile than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which features a 50MP (main) + 12MP (ultra wide angle) + 10MP (telephoto) setup. Even the selfie cameras are two 32MP shooters on the main the cover screen, while Samsung has a 10MP shooter on the external panel and a 4MP under display sensor on the bigger display. Megapixel count doesn’t imply quality, so real world use might show the difference more clearly.
4. Verdict
Tecno has yet to reveal the pricing for the Phantom V Fold 2, but it is expected to be priced at around 1,099 US Dollars. But the Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts from 1,900 US Dollars. This means it is quite a bit more expensive. So the Phantom V Fold 2 is a great option for those looking to try out a new foldable phone without going all out. But for those with a bigger budget could check out the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
