{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-pro-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:40:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
    "answer": "The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 369,999 against PKR 393,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2025-09_50_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 393999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-25T07:35:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 58.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 81.5,
                "overall": 78.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q1 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7–6.9 in approx",
                    "Resolution": "1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2600 (primary region)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary)",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 91.3
            },
            "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": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2",
        "margin": 12.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-s26-pro": 90,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 58.3,
                    "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-s26-pro": 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-s26-pro": 62.5,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 81.5,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 costs PKR 24,000 less.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 750 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 S26 Pro and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is listed at PKR 393,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}