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 (1,504,467 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Tecno Phantom X2
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: 1504467 vs 617626
- 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 (71/100 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 (71/100 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 (71/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1504467 | |
| 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/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Poco M8s by 58.9% 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 M8s (71/100 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 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.