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 18/100 (a 44-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 (1,484,077 vs 156,818); 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).

The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 44 points (62/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 156818
  • 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 (70/100 vs 8/100)
  • 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 44 points higher (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 8/100). 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 (70/100 vs 8/100). 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).

Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom X2 ZTE Avid 589
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 1484077 156818
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100
1484077 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100 -846.4%
156818 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom X2 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 846.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (70/100 vs 8/100).

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 44 points (62/100 vs 18/100).

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 — 18/100.

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 (70/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the ZTE Avid 589?

The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.