Honor 8A Prime vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 22/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Prime
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Honor 8A Prime better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 203g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Prime vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 40 points higher (62/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 19/100). 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 Honor 8A Prime (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor 8A Prime by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (71/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (51/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 40 points (62/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.