Tecno Phantom X2 vs Xiaomi 17

The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 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 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,484,077).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 62/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1484077
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (63/100 vs 48/100).

Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom X2 Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1484077 3274157
Geekbench Single 1693 3566
Geekbench Multi 4384 10162
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 203 g 191 g
Price $709
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100
1484077 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +54.7%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (95/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (81/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (87/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (63/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).

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

The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.