ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X2
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,504,467); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Tecno Phantom X2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.