Tecno Phantom V Flip Vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: A budget flip takes on the best flip in the world

Updated on 25-Sep-2023
HIGHLIGHTS

The cover display of the Tecno Phantom V Flip aka The Planet is a 1.32-inch AMOLED round display.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 boasts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor.

The Tecno Phantom V Flip will be available for purchase on Amazon from October 1 for ₹49,999 as an early bird price.

Tecno has launched the Phantom V Flip in India. The Chinese brand is known for its budget-friendly smartphones. It also rolled out a foldable smartphone earlier, namely the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the cheapest foldable smartphone available in India. Moreover, the brand has released a flip smartphone too and we are excited to see how it will perform against the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in this comparison battle.

Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G launched

Tecno Phantom V Flip vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Design

The Tecno Phantom V Flip comes with a unique design, featuring a huge circular camera module on the back surrounding a circular cover display, ‘The Planet’. The smartphone features a lychee-pattern leather back and comes in two colour options; Mystic Dawn and Iconic Black. The Tecno Phantom V Flip also comes with one more unique offering and that is its case. 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a folder-shaped cover display. It has two camera rings and an LED flashlight on the top left corner of the back. Samsung offers seven colour options with this smartphone which are Mint, Graphite, Lavender, Cream, Gray, Blue, and Green. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Tecno Phantom V Flip vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Display

The cover display of the Tecno Phantom V Flip aka The Planet is a 1.32-inch AMOLED round display. Speaking of the main display, it features a 6.9-inch FHD+ Foldable AMOLED display that supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. 

On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is equipped with a 3.4-inch AMOLED display. It has a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It also supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. 

Tecno Phantom V Flip vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Performance

The Tecno Phantom V Flip is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset, which is paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It runs on HiOS 13.5 skin based on Android 13 operating system. A 4000mAh battery powers the Phantom V Flip and also supports 45-watt fast charging.

However, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 boasts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor paired with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. This foldable smartphone also runs on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1.1 skin. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 packs a 3700mAh battery with 25-watt fast charging support. 

Tecno Phantom V Flip

Tecno Phantom V Flip vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Camera

The Tecno Phantom V Flip has a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens. It also features a Quad Flashlight setup. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera. 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. There is a 10-megapixel selfie shooter at the front. 

Tecno Phantom V Flip vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Price and availability

Now the real twist comes here. As I mentioned before the Tecno Phantom V Flip is the most affordable foldable smartphone in the country. It will be available for purchase on Amazon from October 1 for ₹49,999 as an early bird price

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available on Samsung’s official store at a starting price of ₹99,999. 

Mustafa Khan

Mustafa is new on the block and is a tech geek who is currently working with Digit as a News Writer. He tests the new gadgets that come on board and writes for the news desk. He has found his way with words and you can count on him when in need of tech advice. No judgement. He is based out of Delhi, he’s your person for good photos, good food recommendations, and to know about anything GenZ.

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