Realme 16 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 52/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 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 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 203g).
Realme 16
Tecno Phantom X2
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Lighter: 183g vs 203g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2047
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 10 points higher (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 16 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Realme 16 by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (70/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Realme 16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (70/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.