Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 74 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 384,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 takes it by 17.6 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 15,000 less.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 1,750 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 35W faster.
  • 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 Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 384,999 PKR 369,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected March 2027 September 13, 2024
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)
Weight 174 g (Expected) Better 249 g
Water resistance IP68 (Expected) IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better
Resolution 2622 × 1206 pixels 2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display) Better
Panel type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors
Protection Ceramic Shield / upgraded protection expected Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores) Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
GPU Apple 6-core Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Operating system iOS 27 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Dual 48 MP + 48 MP Camera Setup 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 24 MP Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 4000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh Better
Wired charging Up to 35W wired charging, up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging. 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM / regional variants Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell, with 35W and 70W wired charging respectively.

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

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A20 Bionic while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm).

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.