{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/", "generated": "2026-08-12T14:23:23+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2", "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 329,999 against PKR 369,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-11_03_07-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 329999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-02-18T06:10:18+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 95.4, "camera": 98, "battery": 56.4, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 89.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 11, 2026", "Dimensions": "146 x 70 x 7.5 mm", "Weight": "165–175 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 – Dust resistant and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.2 Inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)", "CPU": "Octa-Core", "GPU": "Adreno Latest", "Operating system": "Android 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash", "Selfie camera": "12 MP", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh", "Wired charging": "Fast Chargin 25W (wired) Wireless Charging(Yes)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / 7", "Bluetooth": "5.3+", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } }, { "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": 91.7, "overall": 90.5 }, "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": null, "margin": 1.4, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s26": 95.4, "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26" }, { "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": 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-s26": 56.4, "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": { "samsung-galaxy-s26": 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": 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-s26": 100, "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 91.7 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 40,000 less.", "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 1,450 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 45W faster." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?", "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 carries a 4300 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 S26 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) 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/)." }