Poco M8s vs Tecno Phantom X2

The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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 51/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 622,608).

The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • 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)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2183
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 11 points higher (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 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 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (50/100 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 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s 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 M8s Tecno Phantom X2
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 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 217 g 203 g
Launch price $189
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100 +58.0%
1484077 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom X2 leads Poco M8s by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8s
$189
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 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 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (50/100 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 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (70/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.