Poco M5s vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 46/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 535,127); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 203g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 16 points higher (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Poco M5s by 64.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Poco M5s — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.