Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 249g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 249g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (67/100 vs 52/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold2: The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold2 ZTE Axon 30S
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 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2000x2296 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5750 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 70W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HiOS 14 Fold Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 249 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
73/100
1453683 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -43.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (67/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (73/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.