Tecno Phantom X2 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) 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 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 204g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X2 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504467 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (86/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Tecno Phantom X2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.