Poco C81 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Poco C81
Tecno Phantom X2
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5160 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (70/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (70/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.