Tecno Phantom 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom 9
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 192g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom 9 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.