{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sony-xperia-1-viii-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T06:32:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
    "answer": "The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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. Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 369,999 against PKR 439,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII",
            "slug": "sony-xperia-1-viii",
            "brand": "Sony",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sony/sony-xperia-1-viii/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_49_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 439999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-18T04:58:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 85.6,
                "overall": 91.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 13, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "197g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP Selfie Camera HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": null,
        "margin": 0,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 97.8,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 94,
                    "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": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 69.6,
                    "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": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 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": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-1-viii"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sony-xperia-1-viii": 85.6,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 750 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 25W faster.",
        "Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Phantom V Fold 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell, with 45W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 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/)."
}