The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G are the latest clamshell folding smartphones to buy right now. Both devices are now available for purchase in China, Africa, India, and Europe. But which one is better? Here are some factors to consider.
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Price
The first factor to consider is their pricing. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is more expensive than the Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a starting price of $999 for the 8/256 GB storage model. In contrast, the Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G costs $650 for an 8/256GB storage version.
So for someone who would like to own a clamshell folding device but doesn’t have a large sum of cash, the Tecno Phantom V Flip is more affordable for you to get. But what are some advantages of getting the Galaxy Z Flip 5 instead?
Performance | Durability
First and foremost is the performance. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a true flagship with the industry’s best chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G) which is more powerful than the Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G. Another reason to consider getting the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is because of the durability. It is water resistant and has a more folding life span.
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Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G runs Android 13 Software out of the box. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will have four years of software updates. While the Tecno Phantom V Flip may at best get a year or two.
Display
Display-wise, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is superior. It comes with a 6.7-inch OLED touchscreen with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a brighter screen of 1,750 nits. In contrast, the Tecno Phantom V Flip has a bigger screen of 6.9-inch but the brightness is just 1,000 nits.
And when it comes to the outer screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is more useful. It has a bigger 3.4-inch touchscreen. While the Tecno Phantom V Flip has a smaller screen of just a 1.32-inch touchscreen. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a better display.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a 12MP OIS main camera + 12MP ultrawide Lens and upfront is a 10MP selfie. In contrast, the Tecno Phantom V Flip brings a 64MP main cam + 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP selfie camera. Both smartphones can record video in 4K resolution.
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What They Have in Common
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G has 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. More so, for security, they have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric identification.
Also, they have OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate support and FHD+ resolution. And the similarity is the battery life. They come with a day battery life for a single charge.
Conclusion: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is better than the Tecno Phantom V Flip. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is stronger, has a better performance, and has more years of software support. But you may consider the Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G because of its affordability.
