{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-zenfone-12-ultra-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T06:36:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
    "answer": "The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 279,999 against PKR 369,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra",
            "slug": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-zenfone-12-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_11_04-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 279999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-19T06:25:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 80.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2025.",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.3GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ZenUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP RGBW Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 72,
                "overall": 88.5
            },
            "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": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
        "margin": 7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 97.8,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 98,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 80.4,
                    "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": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 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": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 72
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra costs PKR 90,000 less.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 250 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 5W faster.",
        "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 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 Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell, with 65W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}