Redmi Note 9S vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 517,460); the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (71/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.