{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:41:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
    "answer": "The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 369,999 against PKR 524,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_07_19-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 524999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T06:19:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 52.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 64.3,
                "overall": 80
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Launch Date: June 30, 2026"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2600 pixels (~455 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ion-strengthened glass with oleophobic coating"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple C2",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB (listed variant)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 12 MP telephoto + 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP front camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K recording (front 4K supported)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion, 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, Barometer, Gyro, Compass, Accelerometer (page also lists UWB and other Apple sensors)",
                    "USB": "Lightning port (USB 2.0 support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
            "slug": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-11_08_43-AM-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 369999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T06:27:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 84,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 13, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)",
                    "Weight": "249 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display)",
                    "Resolution": "2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display)",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors",
                    "Protection": "Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G710 MC10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main 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",
                    "Selfie camera": "Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2",
        "margin": 11.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 93,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 52.5,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 87.5,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 64.3,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 costs PKR 155,000 less.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 1,250 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro is listed at PKR 524,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 155,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro carries a 4500 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}