Honor 9A vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 44/100 vs 11/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 156,818); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Honor 9A
Tecno Phantom X2
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 33 points higher (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (48/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (48/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9A | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9A and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor 9A by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (48/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (68/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 33 points (44/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.