Again, this is just a concept device and even the name doesn’t seem to be nailed down. The prototype we got to handle called itself “TCL Flex V”. This is still a work in progress with the end goal of producing an affordable foldable phone – TCL is aiming for US$ 600-700 market price, well below the US$ 1,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3.
It is a clamshell flip like the Samsung
phone, however, the hinge has a smaller gap when the phone is closed and it
spreads out the crease, making it shallower and less noticeable. The aspect
ratio isn’t as tall as the Z Flip (21:9 vs. 22:9). As for the external display,
it is small and is used mostly for notifications, though you can use it as a
viewfinder to snap a selfie.
The prototype device is powered by the
Snapdragon 765G and a 3,545 mAh battery. There is a 44 MP camera on the front
and a 48+16 MP duo on the back. Note that the hardware for the future retail
model is up in the air.
