Poco F8 vs Tecno Phantom X
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 535,127).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Tecno Phantom X
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Tecno Phantom X, the Poco F8 scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Tecno Phantom X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 48 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Tecno Phantom X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Tecno Phantom X by 484.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (86/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Phantom X — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Tecno Phantom X leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.