Nothing Phone (4a) vs Tecno Phantom X2

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. Both devices score the same overall rating of 62/100. Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 1,039,119).

Both devices scored the same rating of 62/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 58

Tecno Phantom X2

Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 1039119
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 3168
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)

Comparison verdict

The Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom X2 received the same MobileRank rating — 62/100. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) 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 (4a) Tecno Phantom X2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 1039119 1504467
Geekbench Single 1223 1693
Geekbench Multi 3168 4384
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 203 g
Launch price $349 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Tecno Phantom X2

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 6.7" 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 (4a)

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Tecno Phantom X2

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1039119 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100 +30.9%
1504467 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom X2 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a)

$349

Tecno Phantom X2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Tecno Phantom X2?

Both devices scored 62/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Tecno Phantom X2 (71/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.