Poco F9 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 535,127); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Tecno Phantom X
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X, the Poco F9 Pro scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Tecno Phantom X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Tecno Phantom X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X by 503.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (91/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (84/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Phantom X — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.