Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (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 Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 31/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Tecno Phantom 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Lighter: 164g vs 215g
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 41 points higher (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 828 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 1880.3% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (50/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 41 points (72/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.