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has announced its second generation of foldable smartphones, which include the book-style and the clamshell flip phone . The Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G is a classic book-style foldable device with a 6.42-inch outer screen and 7.85-inch main display. Both are LTPO AMOLED panels with a refresh rate of 1-120Hz and 30-120° “hovering capability” that can use apps even when its half-folded. Phantom V Fold2 5G’s secret to enhanced productivity is Tecno AI, which uses several of Google’s Gemini AI smarts to work. According to Tecno, AI is embedded into an upgraded assistant called Ella AI. The assistant is conversant, offers real-time translation, and has writing functions like summarisation, proofreading, rewriting, and even text generation. It also has a feature that sounds suspiciously similar to Google’s Circle to Search, letting users circle images on their screen to make the phone “pull up smart information”. Some key perks include a main screen crease with less than 0.1mm depth, powered by an aerospace-grade hinge that’s 19% lighter than the previous generation and capable of withstanding up to 400,000 folds (it can also do 100,000 high-temperature folds and 50,000 extreme low-temperature folds). It can also adapt to various angles like flagship foldables. Tecno calls this FreeForm, and it’s supported on a wide range of apps for hands-free video calls, streaming, music playback, and more. Tecno said it’s also properly integrated with third-party apps like YouTube, WhatsApp, Netflix, Disney+, Zoom, Google Meet, and Facebook Messenger. Taking a leaf from Samsung and OPPO, Tecno also included the Desktop Global Dock Bar. This customisable, always-available shortcut lets users start multiple split-screen apps with a desktop-like layout. The Phantom V Fold2 5 G's ability to support multiple apps at once also means that it can handle multiple aspect ratios, including the standard 16:9 and 4:3 ratios for viewing. Other key features include its MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, a 5,750mAh battery, 70W wired Ultra Charge, 15W wireless charging, the Phantom V Pen stylus (a separate purchase), and its triple rear camera system (50MP main with OIS, 50MP ultrawide, and 50MP portrait camera with 2x optical zoom). The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 5G comes in Karst Green and Rippling Blue. The rear is covered with marble-patterned fibreglass, with textured pleated leather underneath. Rippling Blue, in particular, was developed in partnership with Loewe (the , not the Spanish luxury one). Do you prefer the other foldable type? Tecno also has the Phantom V Flip2 5G, the foldable smartphone with a clamshell flip form factor. In case you didn’t know, .  The new secondary display is a huge change (and improvement, in our view). Like the , the new outer screen on the Tecno Phantom V Flip2 5G is a 3.64-inch ThruPool Cover Screen with support for 2,000 apps. The screen has shortcut icons, a full keyboard display, and more personalisation tools than before. It has completely eschewed the old widget format. The dual rear cameras are a 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide, with optical-grade 2x to 10x zoom supported. The foldable design also enables FreeCam shooting, letting users prop the phone up hands-free between 30-150° folds. FreeCam supports Timelapse and Long Exposure for even more creative shots, and also takes advantage of its bigger ThruPool Cover Screen. The 6.9-inch Main Screen is an LTPO AMOLED panel with a 1-120Hz refresh rate and a minimised crease line, largely due to its waterdrop-shaped hinge. The hinge itself is also rated for 400,000 normal folds and can withstand 150,000 high-temperature folds and 100,000 low-temperature folds. Like its book-style counterpart, it comes with Tecno AI, the assistant Ella AI, and the tools enabled by having these perks on board. Other important details are its MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset, a 4,720mAh battery, and 70W wired charging. Tecno phones are not officially sold in Singapore but can be found in other Southeast Asian markets and its key regions (Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and more). officially retails at US$1,099 (12GB RAM, 512GB storage), approximately ~S$1,434.63. officially retails at US$699 (8GB RAM, 256GB storage), approximately ~S$912.47. Per Tecno's caveat, each region may have official prices that slightly differ from its USD sticker price. .