Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,504,467).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Performance 93
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro

Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 63
Battery 51
Portability 47
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1504467
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 201g vs 215g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro: The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 2814251 1504467
Geekbench Single 3639 1693
Geekbench Multi 11047 4384
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) — 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 —
Dimensions — 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm
Weight 215 g 201 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
70/100
2814251 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9000
65/100 -87.1%
1504467 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (93/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.