Chennai, May 2023: TECNO, the premium technology brand,today launched its first-ever foldable smartphone the PHANTOM V Fold 5G in collaboration with widely famous India’s No.1 tech retailer Poorvika Mobiles Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai. The disruptive smartphone was unveiled by popular Kollywood star AishwaryaRajesh at Poorvika Store, Kodambakka. Roping in the actress for the unveiling ceremony of the latest addition in the flagship series, would be instrumental for the brand to further establish and strengthen its positioning in the dynamic and ever-evolving southern region. The advent of the ‘Beyond the Extraordinary’ Phantom V Fold marks TECNO’s entry into the foldable device market, under its flagship PHANTOM product line.
TECNO PHANTOM V Fold 5G, priced at INR 88,888 comes with an industry-first full-sized fold with the largest 7.85″ 2K+ LTPO display. It boasts a dual-screen display and a 5-lens ultra HD camera system, promising an immersive visual experience and exceptional image quality. It aims to enhance user experience in various smartphone aspects and achieves this through its flagship dual LTPO screens, which offer a 10bit display for sharper and more detailed visuals and an adaptive 10-120Hz high refresh rate, enabling smooth motions and fluid transitions both when folded and unfolded.
The smartphone is available in two colors – Black and White. The back cover is 100% renewable fiber made of emerging environment-friendly organic material from plastic waste.
Furthermore, TECNO’s Foldable offering redefines the Fold segment by introducing the largest 5000 mAh battery coupled with a power-packed 45W charger. Also, the phone is supported by the specially designed HiOS based on Android 13 for providing an efficient UI that could also be adapted to work on large displays. The users can enjoy seamless multitasking and productivity with amazing features like Split screen, Parallel Window, Smart touch, Multiple windows etc. Additionally, the Fold is packed with the most advanced MediaTek 9000+ 5G processor based on 4-nanometer fabrication.
Commenting on the launch of PHANTOM V Fold, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TECNO Mobile India, said, “By addressing the new-age consumer needs and leveraging our vast ecosystem to offer best-in-class technology on our smartphones, we are shifting our gears to consolidate our product portfolio in the ultra-premium segment with the Phantom series, ranging from 40K up to 100K. The Phantom series is the culmination of all the technological innovations at TECNO, reflecting our continuous commitment to user insights, research and development. Be it through Phantom X2pro, which stands out as the only smartphone in the industry with World’s First Retractable Portrait camera. And now with Phantom V Fold, we foray into the foldable phone category with the best-in-class screen size, battery, camera & flagship processor in the segment. As a company, we have always been working towards bringing advanced technology to our consumers at disruptive prices and with PHANTOM V our aim is to change the fold market segment in less than 100K. This phone is a great choice for people yearning for multitasking, new form factor and lifestyle.”
Speaking about the association with TECNO, Uvaraj Natarajan, Founder & CEO, Poorvika Mobiles Private Limited, said“Being a company that takes pride in providing customer satisfaction, we are delighted to collaborate with TECNO for shaping future of the mobile industry and contribute in the incredibly dynamic landscape in our region. Smartphone consumers in south India want smartphones that can cater to their diverse needs. We believe that by leveraging technology and delivering unparalleled customer experiences, we can continue to thrive in this dynamic market and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people residing here.”