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 (3,248,535 vs 1,504,467).

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 71
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 88

What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 62/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1504467
  • 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 71/100)
  • 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 71/100). 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 71/100). 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 1504467 3248535
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
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Tecno Phantom X2

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP 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
1504467 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +53.7%
3248535 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 71/100).

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 71/100).

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.