Nothing Phone (3) vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,504,467).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4384
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5150 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (81/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.