Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 72 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 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 takes it by 19.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 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 Level

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 190,001 less.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 183 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 10W faster.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,536 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 18 Pro Max Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 369,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 September 13, 2024
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)
Weight 249 g 249 g
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels 2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display) Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Operating system iOS 27 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 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 18MP Center Stage camera Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh Better
Wired charging Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 5.3
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort 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 18 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 190,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell, with 60W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro 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.