Tecno Phantom V Fold vs ZTE Avid 589
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 19/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 177,554); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 299g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 45 points higher (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (80/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 723 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads ZTE Avid 589 by 767.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (48/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (80/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 45 points (64/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.