Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 48/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 14 points higher (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 59.6% 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (71/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (50/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.