Tecno Phantom X2 vs ZTE Avid 589
The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) 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 X2 leads — 62/100 vs 19/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 177,554); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 203g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 43 points higher (62/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X2 | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504467 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 12 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 747.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (71/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (51/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.