Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs ZTE Avid 589

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) 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 Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 156,818); the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 249g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 249g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (73/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (73/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (80/100 vs 52/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold2: The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold2 ZTE Avid 589
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 1453683 156818
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 5750 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 70W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 2 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB
Storage 512GB 32GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HiOS 14 Fold Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm
Weight 249 g 167 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
73/100
1453683 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100 -827.0%
156818 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 827.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (73/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (68/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (80/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the ZTE Avid 589?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (73/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 over the ZTE Avid 589?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.