Launched Apr 29, 2026
Tecno
Phantom V3 Fold
Unfold the future, redefined.
The Tecno Phantom V3 Fold introduces a refined, gapless hinge design for enhanced durability and a sleeker profile. Powered by the next-generation MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, it delivers flagship performance for multitasking and gaming on its expansive inner display.
Editor scoring
Display9.2
Performance9.0
Camera8.5
Battery8.4
Design8.9
Verdict
Pros
- Expansive and vibrant inner display
- Powerful next-gen Dimensity chipset
- Improved, more durable hinge design
- Fast 66W wired charging
Cons
- Camera system lags behind top-tier flagships
- Still bulky and heavy compared to slab phones
- Under-display camera quality is just average
Full specifications
Display
- Type
- Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Size
- 8.0 inches (inner), 6.5 inches (cover)
- Resolution
- 2296 x 2440 pixels
- Refresh rate
- 1-144Hz Adaptive
- Peak brightness
- 2800 nits
- Protection
- Ultra-Thin Glass (inner), Gorilla Glass Victus 3 (cover)
- Features
- HDR10+
- Dolby Vision
- Stylus Support
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500
- Process
- 3nm
- CPU
- Octa-core
- GPU
- ARM Immortalis-G920
- AnTuTu
- —
- Geekbench (single)
- —
- Geekbench (multi)
- —
Camera
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
Rear camera
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fpsWidef/1.8
50 MP
OIS, PDAF
Telephotof/2.0
50 MP
2.5x optical zoom, OIS
Ultrawidef/2.2
13 MP
LED flashHDRPanoramaGyro-EIS
Front camera
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fpsWide (Cover)f/2.4
32 MP
Under-display (Inner)f/2.0
16 MP
HDR
Battery & charging
- Capacity
- 5100 mAh
- Type
- Li-Po, non-removable
- Wired
- 66W
- Wireless
- 15W
- Reverse
- 5W Reverse Wireless
- Endurance
- —
Build & design
- Dimensions
- Unfolded: 160.1 x 142.5 x 5.2 mm, Folded: 160.1 x 72.8 x 11.1 mm
- Weight
- 265 g
- Materials
- Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
- Water/dust
- IPX8
- Colors
- Cosmic Black
- Lunar Silver
Software & AI
- OS at launch
- Android 16
- Skin / UI
- HiOS 16 Fold
- Update policy
- 3 years of OS updates, 4 years of security patches
- AI features
- AI-powered photo enhancement
- Real-time translation
- Generative AI wallpaper
- Smart summarization
Connectivity
- Network
- 5G
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2
- Positioning
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- SIM
- Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
- Infrared
- Yes
Sensors
- Fingerprint
- Side-mounted
- Face unlock
- 2D Face Unlock
- Other sensors
- Accelerometer
- Gyro
- Proximity
- Compass
- Barometer
Variants & pricing
RAM
Storage
Price
12 GB
256 GB
$1,199
16 GB
512 GB
$1,349
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