iPhone 17
Apple
PKR 395,999
81/100 overall
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iPhone 17 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The iPhone 17 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 395,999.
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Tecno
PKR 369,999
91/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Phantom V Fold 2 takes it by 10.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 costs PKR 26,000 less.
- Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 2,058 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the iPhone 17 if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 395,999 | PKR 369,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region) | September 13, 2024 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm | 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded) |
| Weight | 177 g Better | 249 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529) | IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) | 2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display) Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz) | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front glass | Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Arm Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (upgradable) | Android 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,) Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide | 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 | 18 MP with Center Stage | Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 | 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode) | 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 | USB-C (USB 2.0) | 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, iPhone 17 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 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 iPhone 17 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?
iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 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, iPhone 17 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?
iPhone 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm).
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