Honor Magic9 Super vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) 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 Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,504,467); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 185.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.