Honor 8S vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 19/100 (a 43-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 (1,484,077 vs 155,362); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 203g).
Honor 8S
Tecno Phantom X2
- Lighter: 146g vs 203g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 43 points higher (62/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 10/100). 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 8S (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 8S | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 4384 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 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 | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8S and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor 8S by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (70/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (51/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (70/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.