Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Tecno Phantom 9

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

Tecno Phantom 9

Performance 19
Display 83
Camera 22
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)

What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?

  • Lighter: 164g vs 190g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 72/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25+ Tecno Phantom 9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3219688 199111
Geekbench Single 3050 476
Geekbench Multi 9700 828
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 4900 mAh 3500 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 15W —
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 164 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Tecno Phantom 9

  • Main: 16MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
22
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Tecno Phantom 9

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Tecno Phantom 9

  • 3500 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3219688 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom 9 MediaTek Helio P35
31/100 -1517.0%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 1517.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Tecno Phantom 9

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (40/100 vs 22/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (54/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 22/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.