Tecno Phantom V Fold vs vivo X Fold2: The Ultimate Foldable Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The vivo X Fold2 emerges as the stronger contender, boasting significantly faster charging, a brighter display, and the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. While the Tecno Phantom V Fold offers impressive battery life, the vivo X Fold2’s overall performance and features justify its premium price.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Tecno Phantom V Fold | vivo X Fold2 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| - | CDMA2000 1x | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, February 28 | 2023, April 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, April 12 | Available. Released 2023, April 28 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front folded (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | - |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 159.4 x 140.4 x 6.9 mmFolded: 159.4 x 72 x 14.2-14.5 mm | Unfolded: 161.3 x 143.4 x 6 mmFolded: 161.3 x 73.4 x 12.9 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 299 g (10.55 oz) | 279 g (9.84 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Resolution | 2000 x 2296 pixels (~388 ppi density) | 1916 x 2160 pixels (~360 ppi density) |
| Size | 7.85 inches, 196.9 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 8.03 inches, 206.5 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1100 nits (peak) | Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Cover display: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1100 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 6.42 inches, 1080 x 2550 pixels, 431 PPI | Cover display: AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (peak) 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.20 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | - |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 108˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) Cover camera: 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | No |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Dual screen fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 45W wired, 40% in 15 min, 100% in 55 min | 120W wired, 100% in 26 min 50W wireless, 100% in 40 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White | Black, Blue, Red |
| Models | AD10 | V2266A |
| Price | About 1030 EUR | About 1330 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 92h | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.3 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 999348 (v9) GeekBench: 3963 (v5.1), 3748 (v6) GFXBench: 45fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | - |
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Exceptional battery life (92h endurance)
- More affordable than vivo X Fold2
- Decent performance with Dimensity 9000+
- Lower display brightness (492 nits)
- Slower charging speeds (45W)
- Dimensity 9000+ chipset is less powerful than Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
vivo X Fold2
- Significantly brighter display (1308 nits)
- Blazing-fast charging (120W wired, 50W wireless)
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
- Higher price point
- Slightly lower battery endurance (96h) compared to Phantom V Fold
Display Comparison
The vivo X Fold2 absolutely dominates in the display department. Its measured peak brightness of 1308 nits is a massive leap over the Tecno Phantom V Fold's 492 nits, resulting in far better outdoor visibility and a more vibrant viewing experience. While the Phantom V Fold's contrast ratio is listed as 'infinite' (likely a nominal value), the X Fold2's superior brightness and likely color accuracy make it the clear winner.
Camera Comparison
Camera performance is difficult to definitively assess without detailed testing, but both phones are expected to offer competitive results. Both devices feature Photo/Video capabilities. The vivo X Fold2 likely has an edge due to Qualcomm's image processing capabilities and potentially better hardware, but both should deliver good quality images.
Performance
The vivo X Fold2’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset provides a significant performance advantage over the Tecno Phantom V Fold's Dimensity 9000+. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is known for its efficiency and raw power, ensuring smoother multitasking, faster app loading, and better gaming performance. The Dimensity 9000+ is still a capable chip, but it doesn't match the Snapdragon's overall capabilities.
Battery Life
The Tecno Phantom V Fold holds a slight edge in battery endurance, boasting an impressive 92h endurance rating compared to the vivo X Fold2's 96h. However, the vivo X Fold2 compensates with its dramatically faster charging speeds – 120W wired and 50W wireless, compared to the Phantom V Fold's 45W wired. This means the X Fold2 can be fully charged in under 30 minutes, a significant advantage.
Buying Guide
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is ideal for users prioritizing exceptional battery life and a more budget-friendly foldable experience. The vivo X Fold2 is for those seeking top-tier performance, a stunning display, and blazing-fast charging, regardless of the higher price tag.