{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-vs-tecno-phantom-v-flip2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T22:50:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs Tecno Phantom V Flip2",
    "answer": "The Tecno Phantom V Flip2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 169,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2",
            "slug": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-phantom-v-flip2/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-16T05:11:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 72.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 98.3,
                "overall": 81.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "170.75 × 73.4 × 7.64 mm (Unfolded), 87.8 × 73.4 × 16.04 mm (Folded)",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2640 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ultra-Thin Glass (Main Display), Corning Gorilla Glass (Cover Display)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, Up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G77 MC9",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Extended RAM Up to 8GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide, f/1.9, 1/1.57-inch, PDAF, OIS Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, 114°",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Wide, f/2.5, PDAF",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4720mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Ultra Charge Full Charging Time Approximately 43 Minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Side-Mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2",
        "margin": 6.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 72
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 72.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-flip2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-flip2": 98.3
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 packs a 720 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 charges 45W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Tecno Phantom V Flip2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.3 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and Tecno Phantom V Flip2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is listed at PKR 169,999 and Tecno Phantom V Flip2 at PKR 189,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S21 5G cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Tecno Phantom V Flip2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Phantom V Flip2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Tecno Phantom V Flip2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G carries a 4000 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Flip2 a 4720 mAh cell, with 25W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Tecno Phantom V Flip2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Flip2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market while Tecno Phantom V Flip2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}