Tecno Phantom V Fold vs ZTE Axon 40
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 3520
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 299g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads ZTE Axon 40 by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.