Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,504,467); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384
- Lighter: 201g vs 203g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4384 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.