Tecno Phantom X2 vs ZTE Blade V40

The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 49/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP.

The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
ZTE Blade V40
Performance
Display 81
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 29/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 13 points higher (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade V40: The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom X2 ZTE Blade V40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1484077
Geekbench Single 1693
Geekbench Multi 4384
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, HIOS 12 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm
Weight 203 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
ZTE Blade V40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Blade V40
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Blade V40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (50/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40?

The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the ZTE Blade V40?

The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Blade V40?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the ZTE Blade V40?

The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.