Tecno Phantom X2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) 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 X2 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 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 201g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504467 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
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 X2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.