Tecno Phantom X2 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Tecno Phantom X2 (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 leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 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 display (79/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X2 | 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 | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- 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
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 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 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.