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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Feb 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S26 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy S26 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 Cheaper PKR 369,999
Design & build
Release date March 11, 2026 September 13, 2024
Dimensions 146 x 70 x 7.5 mm 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)
Weight 165–175 g Better 249 g
Water resistance IP68 – Dust resistant and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.2 Inches 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display) Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display
Performance
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
GPU Adreno Latest Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Operating system Android 16 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash 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 12 MP Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh Better
Wired charging Fast Chargin 25W (wired) Wireless Charging(Yes) 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E / 7 Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3+ 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.