The MobileStorePK Editorial team has spent two weeks with the device, and the verdict is nuanced. Below are the impressions from the testing period — focused on real-world use across Karachi, Lahore, and a long weekend up north.
First impressions
Out of the box, the build quality is everything you'd expect at this price tier. The frame is solid, the back finish doesn't pick up fingerprints, and the in-hand feel is balanced. Weight is on the higher side of comfortable but never crosses into uncomfortable territory.
What stood out
The 200MP periscope is the most genuinely useful camera upgrade we've tested in 2026. Continuous optical zoom finally solves the in-between-focal-length problem that plagued every flagship from the last three years.
Daytime image quality matches our expectations from the spec sheet. Low light is where the larger sensor actually pulls its weight — noise control at ISO 6400 is a step above last year's reference flagship.
The camera system at a glance
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 3.2× to 4.3× continuous optical zoom
- 50MP 1-inch main sensor with dual-pixel PDAF
- 50MP ultrawide at 115° field of view
- 50MP front camera for portraits and video
- 8K recording at 30fps, 4K at 120fps with Dolby Vision
Battery and charging
All-day battery life is no longer impressive on its own — it's expected. What's notable here is how aggressively the device sips power during idle. With moderate use over the testing window, we ended each day with comfortably more than a third remaining.
Wired charging hits 100% in under 40 minutes from a fully-drained state. Wireless charging works at a respectable rate too, especially if you have a compatible high-output pad.
Daily use
After two weeks, here's what daily use looks like:
- The phone runs hot during sustained camera use, but never uncomfortably so
- The display brightness in direct sunlight is the best we've tested
- App load times are essentially instant on the new chipset
- Speakers are loud and clear, with surprisingly decent bass for the form factor
The bottom line
This is a phone built for a specific type of user. If your phone's camera is the most important feature to you, this is currently the best option on the market in Pakistan. If you primarily value battery life, ecosystem integration, or software polish, alternatives at lower prices may serve you better.
The price puts it firmly in the luxury flagship tier — comparable to the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Whether it's worth the spend depends entirely on how seriously you take your mobile photography.
