Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,504,467); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4384
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 214g
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 130.2% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (86/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.