TECNO‘s second-generation flip-style foldable phone has made its grand entrance in the Philippines, and along with it, the introduction of Miss Universe 2015 Pia-Wurtzbach-Jauncey as the ambassador for the brand’s PHANTOM lineup.

(Update, December 7: Our TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 5G review is up!)

More than a week after the country’s top smartphone company confirmed its launch here, the TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 5G has started turning heads locally. This isn’t your average foldable; it’s a stylish and powerful device that’s designed for those who want the best of both worlds: a compact design and cutting-edge technology.

One of the standout features is the 6.9-inch main display that folds neatly into a pocket-friendly size. When closed, the 3.64-inch “ThruPool” cover screen — inspired by infinity pools — takes center stage, allowing you to handle various tasks without even unfolding the unit. Think checking notifications, managing music, previewing selfies, and even playing mini-games.

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Our short TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 5G unboxing video

The real magic lies in TECNO’s new AI suite. The PHANTOM V Flip2 5G is incredibly intelligent, with features like AI Writing to help you compose emails, summarize articles, and even proofread your work. Feeling creative? The AI Artboard can transform your doodles into works of art. And if you need to remove unwanted elements from your photos, such as photobombers, the Magic AI Eraser is a lifesaver. Let’s not forget the AI assistant, Ella, who can answer your questions, help you navigate the phone, and provide real-time language translation.

The TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 5G doesn’t disappoint in the imaging department either. With a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide-angle lens, it should be easy to take stunning photos and videos in any situation. The foldable design unlocks new shooting possibilities with FreeCam, allowing for hands-free selfies, group shots, and even time-lapse videos without a tripod.

And with a 4,720mAh battery and 70-watt fast charging, you can say goodbye to battery anxiety. A 50% charge in just 15 minutes means you can stay connected all day long.

Pricing, promos, and availability

The TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 5G is officially priced at P34,999 (around $603), but there are ways for you to purchase it for less and receive some freebies. Until December 8, customers in Luzon, Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo can preorder the foldable phone by paying a reservation fee of just P2,000 ($35). As a bonus, the first 200 to pre-purchase will receive a free limited-edition PHANTOM luggage set, a customized PHANTOM V Flip2 pin, and a digital video phone case. Even if you miss out on the limited-edition set, preordering still gets you a digital video phone case.

The new PHANTOM officially goes on sale starting December 9. Customers who buy this model at TECNO partner retail stores nationwide will receive a digital video phone case and have the option to pay over 18 months with 0% interest through Home Credit. If you’re looking for the best deal, you can find the PHANTOM V Flip2 5G for as low as P27,999 ($483) during the first sale on the brand’s TikTok Shop from December 6 to December 12. And beginning December 8, the phone will also be available on Shopee and Lazada.

We’ve been using this foldable device for weeks now. We should be able to post our review as early as tomorrow. Till then.

TECNO Mobile Philippines’ press release

TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2 5G specs and features

• 6.9-inch main screen, foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1080 x 2640 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 100% P3 color gamut, 2,160Hz PWM dimming
• 3.64-inch cover screen, AMOLED, 1056 x 1066 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass
• 6nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8020 5G processor
• Mali-G77 MC9 GPU
• 8GB RAM
• 256GB storage
• 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide rear cameras with 2x-10x zoom, 4K video recording at 30fps, Ultra Steady video stabilization
• 32MP front camera with PDAF, front flash, physical fill light  
• 4,720mAh battery with 70W Ultra Charge technology (50% in 15 minutes)
• Android 14-based HiOS 13
• Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual standby)
• 5.3 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6
• Dimensions (unfolded): 170.75 x 73.4 x 7.64mm  
• Dimensions (folded): 87.8 x 73.4 x 16.04mm  
• Weight: 196g  
• Colors: Travertine Green and Moondust Grey  
• TECNO AI Suite (Ella AI Assistant, AI Artboard, AI Writing, etc.)
• FreeCam (FreeCam Selfie, FreeCam Group Selfie, FreeCam Video, FreeCam Timelapse, FreeCam Long Exposure)  
• Ultra Selfie
• Cover Screen Preview
• Retro DV mode
• FreeForm Hovering
• Double Helix Star Track Water Drop Hinge  
• Geomagnetic, Underscreen Ambient Light, and Ultrasonic Proximity sensors

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