Honor Magic8 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; 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
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 203g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). 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 50/100). 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 (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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 100.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (82/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X2?
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 is a better fit for active users.