Poco M8 vs Tecno Phantom X2

The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).

The Tecno Phantom X2 edges out the Poco M8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 54
Portability 79
Value for money 70
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5160 mAh
  • Lighter: 178g vs 203g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2920
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (79/100 vs 48/100).

Poco M8: The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8 Tecno Phantom X2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 840643 1484077
Geekbench Single 1015 1693
Geekbench Multi 2920 4384
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5520 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 178 g 203 g
Launch price $209
Camera comparison
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100
840643 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100 +43.4%
1484077 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom X2 leads Poco M8 by 43.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8
$209
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (70/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (50/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (79/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 edges out the Poco M8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.