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 71/100 (a 2-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 (1,453,683 vs 1,290,942); 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 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 69/100)
  • 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 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). 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 1453683 1290942
Geekbench Single 1967 1675
Geekbench Multi 5401 4453
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, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HiOS 14 Fold 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
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/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
1453683 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -12.6%
1290942 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 12.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).

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 2 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 — 71/100.

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).

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.