Tecno Phantom X vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 535,127); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Tecno Phantom X by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (93/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (80/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Phantom X has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.