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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.

The short answer

The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 369,999 against PKR 480,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 takes it by 7.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 costs PKR 111,000 less.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 1,074 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 30W faster.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 480,999 PKR 369,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later September 13, 2024
Dimensions 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)
Weight 227 g Better 249 g
Water resistance Not listed IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.9 in 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better
Resolution 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) 2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display) Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors
Protection Ceramic Shield glass Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display
Performance
Chipset Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
GPU Apple GPU (6-core) Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Operating system iOS 18 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,) Better
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide Triple 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF Telephoto Camera: 50MP, 2× optical zoom, PDAF Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, 115° FOV, PDAF Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS, PDAF Better
Selfie camera 12 MP wide Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh Better
Wired charging USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor
USB USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 111,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Phantom V Fold 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell, with 40W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.