Poco M8s vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 622,608); the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 217g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads Poco M8s by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (70/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on performance (70/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.