Honor Magic8 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,504,467).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 100.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (94/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (91/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (82/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.