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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2

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

The short 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.

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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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

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

Camera Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 439,999 PKR 369,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 13, 2026. September 13, 2024
Dimensions 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)
Weight 197g Better 249 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.5 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 LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
GPU Adreno 840 Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Operating system Android 16 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage
Card slot microSDXC (up to 2TB) No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama 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 Better
Selfie camera 12MP Selfie Camera HDR Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K Video Recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth v5.4 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted 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 3.2 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, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

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.

What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

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).

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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.