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 — 65/100 vs 44/100 (a 21-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,484,077).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 46
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1484077
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4384

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 215g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 21 points higher (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Tecno Phantom X2
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 3942923 1484077
Geekbench Single 3640 1693
Geekbench Multi 11033 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 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12, HIOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 215 g 203 g
Price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
44/100 -165.7%
1484077 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 165.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (92/100 vs 21/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (46/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).

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 65/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).

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 everyday use.