TECNO Phantom V Review: A Fold For The Price Of A Flip

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[TECNO PHANTOM V FOLD REVIEW]
Ever since they first hit the market four years ago, large-format folding phones have faced three major challenges: they’re big; they’re fragile; and they’re expensive. Well manufacturers like Xiaomi and Oppo have begun to solve the size issue; Samsung has started to offer some pretty inclusive repair options (at least in the United States) … and now, a company you’ve probably never heard of has released a foldable that undercuts its competitors by hundreds of dollars. I’m Michael Fisher and I’ve spent a week with the $1100 foldable - the TECNO Phantom V Fold!
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This video was produced following eight days with a Phantom V Fold review sample provided by TECNO and tested on T-Mobile in the United States. The device was tested based on software build AD10-H832AB-T-GL-230213V2981.
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00:00 Competing on price
01:06 Beginner’s luck
02:32 Road Trip Review
05:44 Thoughtful touches
06:41 Still a “budget” (and buggy) foldable
09:22 You get what you pay for
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[@furqansiddiqui8437]

The fact that he makes videos about almost all the foldables makes him one of the best.

[@token3462]

He is indeed one of the best!

[@PaulScullion55]

He’s not one of the best. He’s simply THE best.

[@furqansiddiqui8437]

@@PaulScullion55 💯💯💯

[@Rossatron6]

Can’t really blame anybody for not. So many of them have no US support.

[@superqaxclub]

He is a foldable main

[@D00MTR33]

I'll give the props for including a great case. It's carbon fiber(my favorite material) and has a built in kick stand . A huge upgrade over the clear plastic/rubber cases you get with most other phones.

[@TheMrMobile]

Absolutely. And including both a case and a charger at this price point (when Samsung ships its foldables in a mostly-empty box) is commendable.

[@user-ks4eh4je8h]

It most likely is not *carbon* fiber, that would be very expensive

[@dumbpup]

@@TheMrMobile Remember when the first galaxy fold included galaxy buds?

[@D00MTR33]

@@user-ks4eh4je8h you can get carbon fiber cases for $25-$40 or even less buying straight from China(I'm sure they cost them under $10 to make). Sure it's more expensive than plain clear plastic but they're usually a thin layer of basic 1x1 CF mesh which isn't that expensive. From what I saw it looked like carbon fiber but I could be mistaken.

[@D00MTR33]

@@TheMrMobile no doubt. It's great seeing smaller and budget companies giving you more for your buck when the big makers keep giving you less and less. Great review as usual. Always look forward to a new video from you, especially from the "when phones were fun" series.

[@Brunoxid0]

Everyday that Micheal drops a new video is a good day.

[@quikesteve]

I know, when I got the notification, I took a 15 min break from work just to watch it.

[@lauly33]

Michael…watch your spelling !

[@Riskyjoe1525]

Agreed

[@Smykonis]

Oooo yes😁

[@yziquamizzle]

Yes this video was flipping good for a folding phone. 😂

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

Mr. Mobile is one of the creators you can trust when he says get excited for a hinge based video lol

[@theebigbam]

any lower cost foldables is a good thing to me, this is one step forward towards an affordable foldable future. I'm still waiting until that happens until I get one... either that or a miraculous drop of dollar bills on my lap. I love seeing you be so passionate about foldables!

[@bernielomax4702]

They seem pointless to me. It’s cool that technology has gotten to a point where we have folding glass but these phones scream “doing it because we can”. Even if these things were 200 bucks I wouldn’t touch them with a 10 foot pole.

[@TheVeganVicar]

I found this phone for the equivalent of USD$933 here in Manila, plus they are throwing-in an airfryer and a power bank.

[@TheVeganVicar]

@@bernielomax4702, perhaps they are pointless you, but to those who want to place their phones in a trouser pocket and have the benefit of a huge screen, they are not.

[@imibuks-replit]

@@bernielomax4702 Indeed, for the price of the flagship Samsung flip you could just get iPad/tabet + good phone

[@DotnetWizard]

To be honest I was expecting companies to drop the folding screens very quickly after the first iterations like they did with those 3D displays But the willingness to innovate is just great! Thanks for the great video like always!

[@efonwang]

​@Carl Gunderson yep even they get sub $1k, I'm getting one.

[@michaelmayers3622]

I wonder how a switch would look with a 3d screen

[@TheVeganVicar]

@@efonwang I found this phone for the equivalent of USD$933 here in Manila, plus they are throwing-in an airfryer and a power bank.

[@jakes_97]

Quality content as always. These folding phones remind me of the Nokia n9500 communicator. You should do a video of that phone, which, in my opinion, inspired this whole folding design.

[@nisaja5]

yes please! Or the E90!

[@espinita.]

I'm not really sure how you perfected mix reviewing with blogging but I love it

[@tonysolino3131]

I have to say I agree I would like to see the next version of this as well as see it in the states. The market just doesn't have competition for folding devices in states. Wish LG was still making devices since I think they would make the one we could all use and afford.

[@briancaster2876]

Looking forward to that hinge video, sounds like fun!

[@flamezero911102]

You're so underrated my friend. Really love all the quality videos you produced. Keep it up mate!

[@49Ibanez]

I'd love to see a video on the value of second hand foldables - like how does a galaxy fold2 or fold3 hold up today for the money?

[@AlejandroLZuvic]

Great question! I kinda want a Fold but there's no way I'll spend the kind of money a Fold 4 costs.

[@henriettabiney5052]

Fold 3 is a good buy....

[@darrin173]

I've had my fold 3 for over a year and the folding screen is still perfect...😊 everything about my fold is running smoothly.

[@superiortoall22]

I got my Fold 3 for $800, much better deal than this cheap version that'll probably be useless in a year or two. The only downside is the weight and very poor battery life of the Z Fold 3.

[@ToxCcc]

My Fold2 was still doing well last month no real reason to upgrade other than the software updates were ending. Switched to Fold4 anyway just because it was cheap the only thing I've noticed that is better is the camera loads up quickly and the camera quality is a lot better.

[@JL3001]

Great review and appreciate the De La Soul shoutout!

[@Urartus]

Have faith Michael, a day will come where we both own that Eams Lounge Chair. Outstanding work on the review as per usual.

[@HendFarid]

I really respect your honesty, you have the courage to always say it as you see it ❤️ that is why I always watch and trust your reviews

[@pouyamahmoudi]

Thank you for your great review Michael. Which app are you using to take your notes?

[@GARRETTM.1997]

I've been watching all your videos on my z fold 4 and thinking how exciting the future is gonna be for foldable phones! Love your videos and I don't ever wanna go back to a normal brick phone

[@tentpitchr]

I agree with all the comments about the quality and content. This is the best and you always impress me with your well rounded knowledge.

[@TorraChe]

Great video! I think a quick take on how you use snapseed would be very interesting :)

[@tonymontanea9113]

First time seeing one of your videos you're the most honest reviewer I've seen in a while

[@levichavez3090]

Every time I see a new Mr. Mobile video I gotta see it immediately. Thanks for your work!

[@kbhasi]

(3:00) I still find it awesome that Michael uses Evernote in a similar way to how I use it to plan out my videos, as I too have dedicated notebooks for all 2 of my KZbin channels _(soon to be more, hint hint)_ and one note for each video idea. (3:34) I should, one day, search online for modern replicas of antique furniture to match my somewhat strange and film-inspired design tastes. (3:40) I hope that reply was to a legitimate sponsor and not a Russian cryptocurrency scam group posing as one (3:44) I won't be surprised if that was backed by a VSAT or 3G connection. (3:50) Yep, I do a similar thing too, but usually on a tablet as I primarily read comics. 'Podcasts and Spotify streaming' are one for me as I listen to podcasts on Spotify.

[@Abhinavsingh-hh8xl]

Noticed the INR to dollar conversion. Nice touch😊

[@ajwalker4416]

This is why I subscribe to your channel! Thanks for bringing this phone to my attention, warts and all. It means the foldable market is getting closer and closer to the average consumer. I wish Samsung would take a page from its own playbook and have a Galaxy Fold FE edition that knocks a couple hundred off the price or what Google does with their A series line of their flagship phones.

[@negig2161]

Hands down the Best soothing voice of MrMobile With An Honest review... never lies to sell phones and even The only reviewer who Openly tells you the positives and Negatives of the device in a video not touched by Corporates to Tamper or Edit the video to their preference I know that is hard that why you have a sponsor every time cause we know what you will lose Stay Mobile and stay to roots but evolve 🙏🙏🙏❤🕉💪

[@hazemasaadsaad]

Great Video 👍🏼 Looking forward for the windowsphone throwback video 🙌🏼

[@SEMIA123]

Music at the end is sick

[@tallbozo]

Your E6 reference at the beginning is spot on!

[@TheMrMobile]

Can't escape my TECNO

[@you2449]

Ooh, I picked a great time to rediscover Mr. Mobile ! (edit: Thx to that Trello commercial)

[@BronsonLee]

I still want that Mondrian Edition Tecno Camon you mentioned a while back - real tough cookie to find here in the States!

[@abhijith_mb]

Man, your scripts are the best...

[@bayuchemist]

the only tech youtuber that i believe with foldable phones!!!!

[@markosu]

Nice vid from my favourite tech youtuber!

[@canad-ian]

Thanks for the review. Good to see a budget foldable that actually looks half-decent.

[@kolt9051]

Great video as always!

[@The-Drone-Hobbyist]

Thanks for the video!

[@rickymendoza7969]

I do like the back case with the kickstand 😊

[@darling_yext]

I use their Camon 18 Premier (sometimes),and it's great!

[@gametabulas]

02:17 really liked the photo performance. Sold.

[@ardazgames]

Looking forward to the "into the fold" vid 🎉

[@Aitchammad]

Waching this on my Fold 4 which i bought because of you, am grateful 🙏 ❤ Thanks for everything Michael.

[@rameezkhalid5241]

I like the way you review the cell phones keep it up

[@w.k314]

Thanks for mentioning INR .

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks for the thorough and honest review.

[@MrMobile_M_Fisher]

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[@DeusRegum]

Nicely done!

[@markfinlay422]

Wow, it's becoming an exciting market - for those of us not in the good ol' US of A. Thanks Michael, this is very interesting!

[@Terrorbrot]

I'd say the USA are just about the worst place to be a fan of foldables rn, I just found out that their prices are a good $500/600 above what we get here in europe

[@baoquoc3710]

@@Terrorbrot because it's an iPhone nation

[@hoo44444]

MrMobile aka MrFoldable, looking forward to the next one

[@TheLegohead123]

Ich finde deine Videos sind noch etwas unterhaltsamer geworden seitdem Ilias mit dabei ist. Weiter so! :)

[@EruksTeejay]

This is like the best video about this Tecno Foldable

[@raskarl]

Great video - as always.

[@JPositiveTM]

I'm wondering if you have a video about how you do your videos, the quality is really good.

[@chuchuokeke]

Unbiased solid review from the best phone advisor.

[@achebeterence6908]

Nice De La Soul shout-out

[@thesparingdonkey30]

Excited for the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5's, respectively

[@whenyouhavesurface5519]

Great content as always! By the way, did you just say India and Asia? 😄

[@KeplersCross]

Definitely worth getting your hands on

[@Space_Emperor]

There's no way you're nearly 40!! I still think of spikey haired Michael from Pocketnow!

[@finfan83]

Well you are right, never heard about this brand besides the Mondrian phone. Don't like this finish on the Phantom, most of the time it looks like it was pre-scratched at factory, so you don't have to worry about scratching it yourself. 5000 mAh sounds impressive and proper capacity on a foldable. Good to know they do recognize the special possibilities that the foldable character of the phone offers and offer those shortcuts and the taskbar. The switches of exposition on the video you shown are really prominent and annoying. The problem with the gallery / camera freezing is a haunting memory of what my Galaxy M21 was doing. But of course expanding the market of foldables downward is what this segment of phone construction needs. 3:35 - Michael Fisher knows Eames lounge chair ! +100 charisma !

[@DramaTvofficial342]

I think I just saw Michael Josh😮❤

[@Jdawg61203]

Man, I can't believe it's already been nearly half a decade since foldables first hit the market 😧

[@IvnValmont]

We’re going to die soon.

[@Achillias]

I love my Oppo Find N2. And more brands are going to release them.

[@rattsjana]

Thanx a ton MrMobil.... :)

[@McNuel007]

What an honest review! Jeez! Thank you...

[@MrMobile_M_Fisher]

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[@soham565]

Great video dude. I have one question though. Did you manage to get instagram work on splitscreen mode when unfolded? I have tried all possible ways be it from developer options to other things but instagram just won't show the option of splitscreen at all.

[@Smykonis]

Great video like always. Your contents are very interesting, like a movie. Fantastic.

[@JustARandomGuy-1234]

Mr. Mobile deserves so many more subs than 1.2 million

[@crusty_breads]

Aww, yeeeeah! An Electric 6 reference!!!💥💥💥

[@spicecaptain7279]

Judging by the leaks, we are not that far away from foldable Pixel, super excited about that one.

[@TheMrMobile]

Big same. I've never been a giant fan of Samsung's software aesthetic (even though OneUI is very capable) so I'm eager to experience a foldable with Pixel-style Android - and of course, that camera!

[@andyH_England]

We have all been waiting for the Pixel Fold, seemingly forever, and the Pixel Tablet; where is that? I won't go into an anti-Fold rant, but that has so many negatives; only its monopoly has meant it has survived.

[@DogeFrom2014]

​@@TheMrMobile Haha glad we have the same opinions! Also not a fan of the bold OneUI atheststic, though it seems many others like it.

[@HavenMarches]

Oh my.

[@SacKingJOSER916]

Does this phone support video out through type c so I can use an external touch screen like the nex pad or the nex doc?

[@harshagrawal8109]

Would you suggest this over something like a used Fold 2/3 at a similar price point in India?

[@prodbydanai]

The Tecno company is very popular in countries like Nigeria, China, Ghana and India. This latest flagship looks amazing to the human eye. 🎉

[@Wimmle]

That's a decent double Windsor 👌👌

[@bobybobuiouiho]

One of my favourite Electric Six songs ❤

[@b-rok7174]

Once again... another perfect video. Mr. Mobile is THE authority on Mobile reviews. This is the standard.

[@ZeeTaylor25]

HiOS is lacking in many things but it gets regular updates & it has its fun perks as well. For its price, I can't complain. I personally lean on the Samsung side bc of software experience but my boys enjoy a whole day with their phones w/o bringing their power banks.

[@robertscott4007]

Happy birthday for your 40th

[@redmist1175]

I gotta say the full Windsor tie knot pales in comparison to the St Andrews its so classy :)

[@arbok00044]

Thanks Mr mobile

[@petecoventry6858]

I like the look of this - found my next phone :)

[@howthisbusinessworks]

Finally a video for which i can say that it's giving honest opinion. Most of the videos on the KZbin of this phone talks about positive stuff and no one talks about the negetive ones. Seems like almost all the videos are sponsered by company itself. By the way, you can buy this now brand new for around US $600 in India.

[@rikiyrkshkmr]

What I like is At least they are trying.watching it on lg g8x and I miss LGs innovative phones😢

[@AadilAhmadme]

By the way. I trust only in you for folding phone’s reviews

[@ReviewsforNerds]

Great video as always. Phantom looks cool and would be decent for someone wanting that fold function without the fold price. You usually sacrifice (IMHO) features and functionality for a lower price point. Again, just my opinion.

[@gczhe3]

what's the note taking app that shows at 3:04 in the video? It looks nice

[@smokinjoe2122]

Thanks for the reminder De La Soul is finally on Spotify!

[@MarvinNeumannOfficial]

How did you take that shot at 10:30? In a plane? That smooth of a rotation? Wow!

[@TheMrMobile]

Ha - appreciate it. Shot that on the ground, and slowed and stabilized the footage - my hands aren't *that* steady!

[@MarvinNeumannOfficial]

@@TheMrMobile still amazing! Thanks for the reply

[@bnnett]

😂 Was that Jaime Rivera at 2:20?

[@kanecitizen]

Tecno has their fair share of software bugs; in my experience, my Tecno Pova 3 has several UI bugs that prop up every hour or so

[@cincogus]

This is a very nice phone, and I love how Chinese brands are bringing some competition to Samsung. I would love to see a Huawei Mate X3 review as well. It seems the almost perfect foldable we wanted to see, although we know the biggest issues (US sanctions fault).

[@bernielomax4702]

They’re also bringing spyware by the bucket loads. Here’s hoping the US continues to keep this junk out of here.

[@Ukcavhead1]

Use of the front camera to keep the front screen on rather than just shut down is so obvious it's genius

[@jongskie777]

that outer display is what samsung fold should be! thats the only thing thats preventing me from buying fold 4

[@Linuskwok9699]

loving the techno

[@dandesjardins2552]

Watching on a Galaxy Fold 4 512gb excellent video 😊

[@MrMobile_M_Fisher]

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[@costafilh0]

This category needs a mid range foldable for less than $1000!

[@ferdinandbellen8140]

Will surfshark work in Australia? Thanks.

[@khunt1947]

De La Soul, you are cool Mike!

[@Chan4k]

How about the multitasking experience? Was it smooth?

[@unloveableandre]

One point that companies figured out is the outside screen. Focus on that one. Make it like a normal phone screen. So you can use as a normal phone most of the time. THEN when you need more screen, you open it. That the ideal scenario. If you need to unfold it every single time, DOA

[@bigtechispropaganda1093]

I love the SurfShark discount!

[@esekruzz]

Michael would have course on making videos