Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple
PKR 429,999
63/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 369,999 against PKR 429,999.
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Tecno
PKR 369,999
91/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Phantom V Fold 2 takes it by 28.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 costs PKR 60,000 less.
- Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 2,601 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 17 Air ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 429,999 | PKR 369,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (official global availability) | September 13, 2024 |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm | 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded) |
| Weight | 165 g Better | 249 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 — Dust tight and water resistant (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, expected) | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 inches | 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better |
| Resolution | 2736 × 1260 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 2 (front & back) | Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU (A19 Pro) | Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (part of A19 Pro) | Arm Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (Apple’s current OS for 2025 iPhones) | Android 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,) |
| Internal storage | 256 GB (base), options up to 1 TB Better | 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage |
| Card slot | No expandable storage | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide (single camera) | 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 | 18 MP TrueDepth front camera | Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better |
| Video recording | 4K video recording support (standard-range) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion (≈3149 mAh typical) | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | MagSafe wireless + USB-C wired charging supported | 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | eSIM only (no physical SIM tray) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (via Apple N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 (via Apple N1 chip) | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID (TrueDepth), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor |
| USB | USB-C | 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 17 Air or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 17 Air 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 17 Air and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 17 Air is listed at PKR 429,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 60,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 17 Air 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 17 Air or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Air carries a 3149 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Air runs the Apple A19 Pro while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm).
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