Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 201g
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 1883.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (50/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.