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Tecno unveils its debut foldable smartphone, Phantom V Fold

Tecno has marked its debut at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona by unveiling its first premium flagship foldable smartphone, Phantom Fold, Spark Pro 10 selfie phone and the upgraded Megabook S1 2023 laptop with Intel’s latest 13th Gen Core™ processor.

The firm also showcased selective products from its wide range of Artificial Intelligence and Internet on Things (AIoT) products and showcased its vast innovative digital ecosystem.

PHANTOM V Fold: A powerful premium foldable smartphone

Phantom V Fold is Tecno’s first-ever foldable smartphone and also the latest product from the firm’s premium smartphone sub-brand Phantom.

With a series of self-developed technologies, key collaborations, and innovative design features, the device promises to elevate the premium smart foldable experience.

Phantom V Fold is world’s first left-right foldable smartphone powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9000+ processor.

The smartphone’s dual-SIM and 5G processor is produced by an advanced TSMC 4nm manufacturing process enabling the new device to have a smooth foldable device performance with low power consumption.

The phone has an ultra-clear 5-lens photography system, including a 50MP main camera with a super light-sensitive custom sensor and two rear and two front lenses.

The system creates an exciting photography experience made possible by the phone’s folding design, from enhanced rear-camera selfies to more immersive large-screen video calling.

Phantom V Fold is the only foldable device equipped with the Dimensity 9000+ processor.

MEGABOOK S1: Updated with the latest intel processor

MEGABOOK S1 laptop was first launched in December 2022 and has been newly equipped with the latest 13th-gen Intel Core processor, while its weight of just 1.35kg (2.97lbs) and a thickness of only 13.5mm (0.53”).

Megabook S1 2023 is equipped with PC SwiftTransfer through hand gesture, which supports Tecno’s new generation OneLeap connection, data sharing, file management, multi-screen collaboration, and reverse network sharing across Tecno’s digital ecosystem.

Tecno’s AIoT venture has evolved rapidly to a lineup that includes smart wearables, smart audio products, laptops, smart home devices, and more.

The Phantom V Fold  will be available in Kenyan shops at the end of March 2023.  Pricing details are yet to be provided.

Recently, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer revealed its new Chameleon Color-Changing Technology. This technology uses a grid of sub-micron prism material to produce a range of colors at the touch of a button. The prism’s direction is carefully adjusted to create an array of iridescent colors without producing any light.

The technology allows for the manual selection of 1,600 different colors or automatic color changes based on battery level, music, or notifications. Tecno claims that the technology can withstand up to 2 million color changes, making it durable. It is unclear whether Tecno plans to include this technology in its commercially available smartphones.

Overall, Tecno’s Chameleon Color-Changing Technology uses a unique prism coloring technique that scatters light off the surface to produce iridescent colors. The technology allows for a range of color options and is said to be durable, though its availability in commercially available smartphones is still unknown.

 

Diana Mutheu

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