Tecno Phantom X vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 535,127); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Phantom X by 89.3% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (92/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Phantom X has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.