Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 249g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

Performance 74
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 249g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Tecno Phantom V Fold2: The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold2 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1540240 1294871
Geekbench Single 1967 1662
Geekbench Multi 5401 4188
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2000x2296 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5750 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 70W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 249 g 204 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
73/100
1540240 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -18.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 18.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (74/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.