Realme C73 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 42/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 528,398); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 203g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 20 points higher (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Realme C73 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (71/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (50/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 20 points (62/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.