Tecno Phantom X2 vs Tecno Pop 9
The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 42/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
Tecno Pop 9
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the Tecno Pop 9, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 20 points higher (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X2 | Tecno Pop 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504467 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 12 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and Tecno Pop 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Tecno Pop 9 by 184.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (71/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (50/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 20 points (62/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Pop 9 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.