Poco F8 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,504,467).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Poco F8 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 107.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.