{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s25-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:00:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 314,999 against PKR 369,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S25",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s25",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-17-2026-10_51_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 314999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T05:57:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 88.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Launched January 2025 (global)",
                    "Dimensions": "146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "162 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5 m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (~416 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB (non-expandable)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP wide (OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K @24/30 fps, 4K @30/60 fps, 1080p @30/60/240 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to two eSIM active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 88.2,
                "overall": 90.1
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 1.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 95.4,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            },
            {
                "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-s25": 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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 52.9,
                    "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 87.5,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 88.2
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S25 costs PKR 55,000 less.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 1,750 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 45W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S25 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 is listed at PKR 314,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S25 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell, with 25W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) 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/)."
}