Poco X8 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 534,895); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Tecno Phantom X
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X, the Poco X8 Pro scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Tecno Phantom X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 48 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Phantom X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X by 270.2% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (68/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Phantom X — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Tecno Phantom X leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom X is a better fit for everyday use.