Infinix just unveiled its first-ever foldable smartphone called Infinix Zero Flip. The company’s first product in the category is a clamshell, which is commonly known as a flip phone.
These vertically folding handsets are less complex than their bigger horizontally folding phones called Fold. Thus, they are priced lower and are bestsellers across the globe.
In 2024, many smaller brands (mostly Chinese) entered the foldable segment by releasing affordable flip phones. Infinix is the latest to join the bandwagon.
For the uninitiated, Infinix is part of Transsion, a holding company that owns Tecno and Itel.
Thus, it is not surprising to learn that the Infinix Zero Flip is eerily similar to the recently released Tecno Phantom V Flip 2. Despite being almost identical, there’s a $100 price between them.
So which one should you get?
1. Availability in Your Region
Infinix and Tecno are predominantly present in African and Asian nations. So it will be easy for anyone residing in these countries to get their hands on Zero Flip and Phantom V Flip 2.
However, these premium devices will likely be available in a limited fashion, like the first-gen foldables from Tecno. Hence, they may not be sold in some countries though the brands have a presence in the region.
For now, we know that the Infinix Zero Flip costs NGN 1,065,000 (~$640) for 8GB + 512GB in Nigeria. The brand announced that the device is priced at $599 globally. The international price is usually an average cost of the product across all the countries.
On the other hand, despite boasting a lesser 256GB storage, the Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 is costlier at $699. As of writing this story, we don’t have access to any local pricing. Given the $100 surge in global pricing, it will be likely costlier in most regions.
It is worth noting that Tecno is the most premium brand of Transsion. It is followed by Infinix and Itel in terms of hierarchy. So it makes sense why Tecno is charging more.
At present, we do not know if both phones will be available in the same countries. If Transsion goes the Oppo way, it will be easy for consumers to choose. For the unaware, Oppo is selling its current-gen flagship foldable as Find N3 in some markets and OnePlus Open in others.
2. Your Choice of Color and Software
Though the core product is about the same, there are some differences between the Infinix Zero Flip and Tecno Phantom V Flip 2.
These devices sport different colors. The Tecno version of the phone comes in Moondust Grey and Travertine Green. While the Infinix variant arrives in Rock Black and Blossom Glow.
Further, both ship with different software as well. The base OS is Android 14 but the skin is XOS14.5 on Infinix and HiOS 14 on Tecno.
Additionally, the after-sales experience may vary depending on your country.
Therefore, even if both handsets become available in your region officially, you can choose based on your color, software, and after-sales preferences.
These factors are also applicable to someone looking to import either of these smartphones to a country where neither of these brands has an official presence.
