Nothing Phone (2) vs Tecno Phantom X2

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 1,436,722).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Tecno Phantom X2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 203g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Tecno Phantom X2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 1436722 1484077
Geekbench Single 1500 1693
Geekbench Multi 4200 4384
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 201 g 203 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100 +3.2%
1484077 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom X2 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Tecno Phantom X2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.