Tecno Unveils Tri-Folding Phone that's Thinner than the Galaxy Fold 6
With foldable smartphones more common than ever, they also become less fascinating over time. Hence, we see manufacturers begin to reinvent things such as giving them an improved build or new looks. Tecno is no different, recently showed off its latest tri-folding smartphone concept, the Phantom Ultimate V2, following the launch of its initial foldable devices last year.
Another tri-folding smartphone concept
The Phantom Ultimate V2 is a brand-new concept from the Chinese brand. While the first Phantom Ultimate V1 concept had a rollable form, the V2 has a tri-folding design that expands its 6.48-inch display into a 10-inch tablet when fully unfolded.
The folding OLED screen has a 4:3 aspect ratio and 1,620 x 2,880 pixels resolution or 392 ppi. Tecno also stated the new hinge mechanism results in a flat flexible screen with minimal creases along the folding sections.
Unlike the current butterfly foldable smartphone form factor, the Phantom Ultimate V2 has only a single display, with 1/3 of the panel used as a cover display. You unfold it outward from the right side, meaning the right edge of the outer display is always exposed.
Apart from the two display view modes, the foldable concept device also supports a "screen hovering" mode that has the bottom of the device acting as a base while the rest of the display remains upright, giving it a laptop-like style.
The Phantom Ultimate V2 is even thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Tecno also touted the Phantom Ultimate V2 measures 11 mm when folded, which is even thinner than many competing bi-foldable smartphones today like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (review). This was achieved using an advanced fiber material to hold the battery within. Even so, it managed to fit flagship-grade camera module despite the thinness.
Then again, the Phantom Ultimate V2 remains a concept and it's unclear if Tecno has plans to manufacture it later. Based on what we know, they should announce the Phantom V Fold 2 in the second half of 2024, which is expected to arrive in the same butterfly form factor as the original Phantom V Fold.
Huawei, on the other hand, is widely reported to launch its first tri-foldable smartphone in the market, although this could only be available in China first. The device was spotted to sport the same design as the Phantom Ultimate V2.
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Source: PR Newswire
