Tecno Showdown: Camon 20 Premier vs Phantom X2 Pro – Which Phone Wins?
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Phantom X2 Pro edges out the Camon 20 Premier thanks to its significantly more powerful Dimensity 9000 chipset and brighter display. While both offer excellent battery life, the X2 Pro’s faster charging and overall performance make it the superior pick for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Tecno Camon 20 Premier | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 3, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 09 | 2022, December 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 09 | Available. Released 2023, January 17 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, leather back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 2.93 x 0.32 in) | 164.6 x 72.7 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 202.5 g (7.16 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~93.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz, 500 nits |
| Always-on display | - | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8050 (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 12, HIOS 12 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Laser AF, Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 108 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), PDAF Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF 50 MP, f/1.5, 65mm (telephoto), 1/2.7", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2.5x optical zoom, retractable lens 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/1.3", 1.12µm, AF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | - | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, recording |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired, 54% in 20 min, 100% in 60 min |
| Type | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Dark Welkin, Serenity Blue | Stardust Gray, Mars Orange |
| Models | CK9n | AD9 |
| Price | About 410 EUR | ₹ 49,999 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 109h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -29.3 LUFS (Average) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 961576 (v9) GeekBench: 3984 (v5.1) GFXBench: 71fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Tecno Camon 20 Premier
- Excellent battery life
- Vibrant display
- Competitive price
- Stylish design
- Less powerful chipset
- Slower charging
- Camera performance needs further evaluation
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Powerful Dimensity 9000 chipset
- Brighter display with excellent contrast
- Faster charging
- Premium design and build quality
- Higher price
- Battery life marginally less than Camon 20 Premier
Display Comparison
The Phantom X2 Pro boasts a brighter display at 505 nits compared to the Camon 20 Premier's 684 nits. While the Camon 20 Premier has a higher peak brightness, the Phantom X2 Pro's 'Infinite' contrast ratio suggests excellent image quality and deep blacks. Both offer vibrant colors and sharp visuals, but the X2 Pro has a slight edge in overall display quality.
Camera Comparison
Both phones are marketed as camera-centric devices, but detailed camera comparisons are needed. Both likely offer versatile camera systems with multiple lenses. The Phantom X2 Pro may have an advantage due to its more powerful processor enabling better image processing and computational photography features. Further testing is required to definitively declare a winner.
Performance
Here's where the Phantom X2 Pro truly shines. Its Dimensity 9000 chipset is a significant upgrade over the Camon 20 Premier's Dimensity 8050. Expect noticeably faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the X2 Pro. The X2 Pro's CPU architecture also contributes to its superior processing power.
Battery Life
Both devices offer impressive battery life, with endurance ratings of 107h and 109h respectively. The Phantom X2 Pro also features significantly faster charging, reaching 54% in 20 minutes and 100% in 60 minutes, compared to the Camon 20 Premier's 45W wired charging.
Buying Guide
The Tecno Camon 20 Premier is ideal for users prioritizing a vibrant display and long battery life on a tighter budget. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is the better choice for power users, gamers, and those who demand top-tier performance and a premium experience, even if it comes at a slightly higher price.