It’s not every day you see a smartphone that folds, not once, but twice. TECNO is teasing its latest futuristic project, and it’s something out of sci-fi: the PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold Concept, a dual-inward-folding tri-fold phone that aims to push the limits of what foldables can be. While the full reveal is set for later this July, we already know one thing—this isn’t just another take on folding phones. It’s something different.
Two Folds, One Goal: Full Protection
What sets this concept apart is its G-Style dual-inward-folding design, which lets the flexible inner display fold inwards twice, kind of like folding a letter in thirds. That might sound simple, but it’s a big deal. Why? Because it completely protects the main display when folded. Unlike some tri-folds that fold outward and leave part of the screen exposed, TECNO’s Phantom G Fold approach tucks everything neatly inside, away from scratches and pocket disasters.
In everyday usage, there’s a second outer display that acts like a regular smartphone screen. You can check messages or take a quick photo at the same time; you don’t have to unfold the entire device.
Tecno PHANTOM G Fold: A Foldable Phone That Turns into A Tablet and Mini Laptop
Unfold the PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold all the way, and you’re greeted with a fully flat, uninterrupted screen. It is ideal for immersive content, multitasking, or even productivity setups. It also supports multi-angle hovering, so you can prop it up like a laptop or adjust it for hands-free use without needing a stand.
TECNO says this thing is shockingly thin, especially for a tri-fold. That’s no small feat considering the dual hinges and screens. To make it work, they had to shrink hinge components and refine the flexible display layering, rethinking the engineering behind foldables from the ground up.
A Quiet Flex from TECNO
This isn’t TECNO’s first brush with radical phone design. The company has previously experimented with rollable screens and earlier tri-fold concepts, slowly building a name for itself as a brand that’s not afraid to try bold ideas.
The PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold Concept isn’t hitting store shelves just yet, but it’s a glimpse into the kind of design language we might be seeing more of over the next few years, especially as the foldable race heats up.
Full details are coming mid-July, and if the teaser is anything to go by, TECNO might have something really special on its hands.
