Honor 9S vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor 9S (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 — 62/100 vs 18/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 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 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 203g).
Honor 9S
Tecno Phantom X2
- Lighter: 144g vs 203g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 44 points higher (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 8/100). 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 9S (70/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (79/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 9S | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4384 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9S and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor 9S by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (70/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (51/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 44 points (62/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (70/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.