Honor X8a vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 39/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 203g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 23 points higher (62/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor X8a by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (71/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (51/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 23 points (62/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.