Tecno Phantom X vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing camera quality, software experience, and long-term support, the Google Pixel 6 Pro is the clear winner. However, the Tecno Phantom X offers compelling value with its faster charging and respectable performance for a significantly lower price.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Tecno Phantom X | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GLUOG, G8VOU |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G8VOU |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GLUOG | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 24 | 2021, October 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, July 06 | Available. Released 2021, October 28 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 73.8 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.91 x 0.34 in) | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm 8 MP, f/2.2, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | - |
| Features | Laser AF, Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | 48 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm 8 MP, f/2.2, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | - |
| Features | Dual-LED flash | HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 33W wired, 70% in 30 min | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | 4700 mAh | Li-Ion 5003 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Starry Night Blue, Monet Summer | Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black |
| Models | AC8 | GLUOG, G8VOU, GF5KQ |
| Price | About 470 EUR | € 199.99 / $ 204.99 / £ 275.00 / ₹ 29,699 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Endurance rating 122h | Endurance rating 84h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.7 LUFS (Good) | - |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 309055 (v8) GeekBench: 1670 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 585485 (v8), 719815 (v9) GeekBench: 2831 (v5.1) GFXBench: 39 fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Tecno Phantom X
- Faster 33W wired charging
- More affordable price point
- Longer battery endurance rating
- Less powerful processor
- Inferior camera system
- Less refined software experience
Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Superior camera quality and image processing
- Powerful Google Tensor chip
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- Slower wired charging (23W)
- Higher price tag
- Lower battery endurance rating
Display Comparison
The Pixel 6 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching 846 nits compared to the Phantom X’s 405 nits. This translates to vastly improved visibility outdoors under direct sunlight. Both displays share an infinite (nominal) contrast ratio, but the Pixel 6 Pro’s higher peak brightness and likely superior color calibration provide a more immersive viewing experience. While neither specification details refresh rate, the Pixel 6 Pro is known to have a variable refresh rate (LTPO) for smoother scrolling and animations, a feature likely absent on the Phantom X.
Camera Comparison
While both phones offer photo and video capabilities, the Pixel 6 Pro is expected to excel. The Pixel 6 Pro benefits from Google’s renowned computational photography, leveraging the Tensor chip’s AI capabilities for superior image processing. While specific sensor details for the Phantom X are missing, the Pixel 6 Pro’s larger sensor and advanced image stabilization (OIS) will likely result in better low-light performance and sharper images. The Phantom X’s camera is likely a solid performer for its price range, but it won’t match the Pixel 6 Pro’s image quality and versatility.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Google Pixel 6 Pro’s Google Tensor (5nm) is architecturally more advanced than the Tecno Phantom X’s MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm). Tensor’s octa-core configuration, featuring Cortex-X1 cores, delivers superior CPU and AI performance. The Phantom X’s Helio G95, while capable, is geared towards efficient power consumption rather than raw speed. The Pixel 6 Pro’s 5nm process also contributes to better thermal efficiency, reducing the likelihood of performance throttling during sustained workloads. The Pixel 6 Pro’s likely use of faster LPDDR5 RAM further enhances its performance advantage.
Battery Life
The Tecno Phantom X has an endurance rating of 122 hours, while the Pixel 6 Pro manages 84 hours. However, this doesn’t tell the whole story. The Pixel 6 Pro offers 23W wired and 23W wireless charging, plus reverse wireless charging, providing greater flexibility. The Phantom X’s 33W wired charging is faster, reaching 70% in 30 minutes, while the Pixel 6 Pro only achieves 50% in the same timeframe. Despite the Phantom X’s longer endurance rating, the Pixel 6 Pro’s faster wireless charging and reverse wireless capabilities offer a more convenient user experience.
Buying Guide
Buy the Tecno Phantom X if you need a phone with rapid 33W charging and are comfortable with a less refined software experience, prioritizing affordability and decent all-around performance. Buy the Google Pixel 6 Pro if you prefer a superior camera system, Google’s clean Android experience with guaranteed updates, and a brighter, more vibrant display, and are willing to pay a premium.