Tecno Phantom V Fold vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 299g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 58
Battery 48
Portability 47
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 3520

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 299g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1453683 1010069
Geekbench Single 1967 1298
Geekbench Multi 5401 3520
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2000x2296 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 299 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
58
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
64/100
1453683 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -43.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (73/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.