Key Highlights
- Tecno Phantom V Fold is expected to be priced at Rs.84,999, pre-booking starts on 22 April
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is available on Amazon at ₹ 1,54,999.
- Tecno Phantom is the most affordable foldable phone.
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is yet to be launched, pre-booking for the device will start on 22nd April. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has already been launched and is available on Amazon at a price of Rs. 1,54,999.
So, which one should you choose? To help make things easier for you (and save some time), we’ve put together a list of key details about both handsets including their full specs and price.
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Tecno Phantom V Fold Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Display
Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
Display Size (Unfolded) | 7.85 inches | 7.6 inches |
Display Size (Folded) | 6.42 inches | 6.2 inches |
Display Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
Resolution | 2000 x 2296 pixels | 1812 x 2176 pixels |
Brightness | 1100 nits | 1200 nits |
Pixel Density | 388 PPI | 373 PPI |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
The Tecno Phantom V Fold features a foldable LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 2000 x 2296 pixels and a size of 7.85 inches when unfolded, and 6.42 inches when folded. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 features a Dynamic AMOLED 2X foldable display with a resolution of 1812 x 2176 pixels and a size of 7.6 inches when unfolded, and 6.2 inches when folded.
Both phones have a 120Hz refresh rate, which results in smoother animations and transitions. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a slightly higher peak brightness of 1200 nits compared to Tecno Phantom V Fold’s 1100 nits. However, the Tecno Phantom V Fold has a slightly higher pixel density of 388 PPI compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4’s 373 PPI. Ultimately, both phones offer stunning foldable displays, with similar features and capabilities.
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Tecno Phantom V Fold Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Chipset, Battery
Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
OS | HiOS 13 Fold, Android 13 | One UI 5.1, Android 12L |
Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 730 |
Memory | Upto 12GB RAM | Upto 12GB RAM |
Storage | Upto 512GB SSD | Upto 1 TB SSD |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
Fast Charging | 45W | 25W |
The Tecno Phantom V Fold-OS is an Android 13 smartphone with HiOS 13 Fold, featuring a Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm) chipset processor paired with upto 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G710 MC10 GPU.
In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has an Android 12L operating system, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1, powered by a Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU paired with upto 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
In terms of battery, the Tecno Phantom V Fold has a larger capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 with 5000 mAh compared to 4400 mAh. Additionally, the Tecno Phantom V Fold boasts a faster charging speed with a 45W wired charger, capable of charging up to 40% in just 15 minutes and 100% in 55 minutes.
In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 only supports a 25W wired charger and takes 30 minutes to charge up to 50%. However, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, features that are not available on the Tecno Phantom V Fold.
Also , Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G comes with a built-in S Pen, which offers users more options to work and create. On the other hand, the Tecno Phantom V Fold doesn’t come with a pen.
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Tecno Phantom V Fold Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Camera
Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
Rear Camera | 50MP+50MP+13MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP |
Video Recording | Upto 4K@30fps | Upto 8K@24fps |
Front Camera (folded) | 32MP | 10MP |
Video Recording | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30/60fps |
Front Camera (unfolded) | 16MP | 4MP |
The Phantom V Fold comes with a triple camera setup featuring a 50MP wide, 50MP telephoto, and 13MP ultrawide lens. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera and a 32MP cover camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, on the other hand, has a triple camera setup with a 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide lens. It also has a 4MP under-display selfie camera and a 10MP cover camera.
Although both devices offer impressive camera specs, the Tecno Phantom V Fold boasts slightly superior specs, especially with its front-facing camera.
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Tecno Phantom V Fold Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Price, Which one to Buy
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is expected to be priced at Rs.84,999 and pre-booking starts on April 22nd. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is currently available on Amazon for Rs. 1,54,999. While the Tecno Phantom V Fold is slightly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, both devices are high-end smartphones with impressive specifications.
If budget is a concern, the upcoming Tecno Phantom V Fold may be the better option with better camera, battery and display. However, if budget is not an issue and you want a device with more established brand recognition and availability, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 may be the better option.