Tecno Phantom X vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 535,127); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Phantom X by 84.3% 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (81/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (87/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Phantom X has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.