Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 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 384,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 takes it by 3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 18 leads

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

Camera Level

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

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 15,000 less.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 43W faster.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 ships with 500 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

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 September 2026 September 13, 2024
Dimensions Not listed 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)
Weight Not listed 249 g
Water resistance IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes) IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better
Resolution 1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks) 2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display) Better
Panel type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors
Protection Ceramic Shield Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display
Performance
Chipset Apple A19 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)
CPU 6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected) Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
GPU 5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment) Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Operating system iOS 19 (leaked roadmap) Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)
Internal storage 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope) 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 TrueDepth Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts) 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh
Wired charging Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM 4G LTE/5G Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.4 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor
USB Not listed 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 3 points. It wins on memory & storage 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 is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic 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.