Tecno Phantom X2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,484,077); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 46
Design 46
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1484077
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom X2 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1484077 3998145
Geekbench Single 1693 3640
Geekbench Multi 4384 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, HIOS 12 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 203 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
44/100
1484077 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +62.9%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (92/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (87/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (82/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.