Tecno Phantom X vs Redmi Note 10 Pro: Specs Comparison

Tecno Phantom X vs Redmi Note 10 Pro: the main highlight of the Phantom X is the curved AMOLED display and 50MP camera with laser focus. While the major specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is the 108MP primary camera + the Snapdragon 732G chipset. So which one out of these two offers better value? Let’s find out.
Below are the key specs:

Redmi Note 10 Pro Key Specs
• 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display (120Hz)
• 6/8GB RAM
• 64/128 GB storage
• 108+8+5+2 MP rear camera
• 16 MP selfie
• Snapdragon 732G
• 5020mAh battery (33W)

Tecno Phantom X Key Specs
• 6.7″ FHD+ AMOLED display (90Hz)
• 8GB RAM
• 256 GB storage
• 50 + 8 + 13 MP rear camera
• 48 + 8 MP dual selfie
• MediaTek helio G95
• 4,700 mAh battery (33W)

Price

Worldwide, it is well known that Xiaomi is the King of budget smartphones. The tech company makes smartphones with value and sell them at a budget price. In that order, the Redmi Note 10 Pro with 108MP camera will cost you N116,500 (~$285) for the 6GB of RAM + 64GB storage model. And the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage is priced at N126,500 ($305). Lastly, that of 8GB of RAM + 128GB storage is priced N135,500 (~$330).

Now, the Tecno Phantom X is the most expensive here. While it is only available in 8GB of RAM + 256GB storage, but the price is outrageous. It will cost you N228,000 (~$550).

Display & Design

The screen of the Tecno Phantom X is curved edge while the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a flat screen.

Tecno Phantom X looks premium with its corning gorilla glass 5 protection. It has 6.7″ AMOLED curved edge display with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate enabled.

While the Redmi Note 10 Pro has similar AMOLED screen size and FHD+ resolution. But with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.

So both smartphones have the same screen quality, however it now depends on you to decide whether to buy the Phantom X with curved edge or the Redmi Note 10 Pro with flat display.

Watch : Phantom X vs Redmi Note 10 Pro comparison

Camera

When it comes to camera, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has quad rear camera setup. 108 MP primary camera + 8 MP ultrawide lens + 2 MP depth senor and 5 MP macro. The front camera is 16MP.

While the Tecno Phantom X has triple rear camera setup. 50 MP primary camera + 8 MP ultrawide lens + 13 MP telephoto lens. The selfie camera are 48 + 8 MP dual selfies lens.

Overall, when it comes to selfies, the Tecno Phantom X is better. And the rear camera of the Phantom X is also more versatile and productive. Moreover, it has a laser autofocus which helps in daylight or lowlight photography. However, on the part of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, 108 MP sensor doesn’t tell the whole story.

Both devices can record video in 4k resolution and their night mode is great as well.

Chipset/Processor | Gaming | 5G | RAM

Redmi Note 10 Pro: No 5G network
Tecno Phantom X: No 5G network

These two smartphones are not 5G connected. Both devices are powered by different chipsets. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset paired with 6/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Snapdragon 732G chip is built on 8 nm process. It has two big cores that clocks (2.3 GHz), and six smaller cores that clocks (1.8 GHz) and an Adreno 618 GPU.

While the Tecno Phantom X is powered by MediaTek helio G95 chipset paired with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The helio G95 chip is built on 12 nm process. It has two Cortex-A76 cores (2.05 GHz), six A55 (2.0 GHz) and a Mali-G76 MC4 GPU.

Overall, when it comes to performance, the Redmi Note 10 Pro’s Snapdragon 732G chipset is the better performer here. It wins on Geekbench both in single and multi cores scores.

Software

Both smartphones run Android 11 out of the box. However, only the Redmi Note 10 Pro would get upgraded to Android 12 and beyond. As for the Phantom X, no words from Tecno yet concerning any software updates.

Thus, for long term usage, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is the better one to buy.

Tecno Phantom X vs Redmi Note 10 Pro: Battery

The Redmi Note 10 Pro’s battery is slightly more long lasting. The Redmi Note 10 Pro has 5020mAh capacity with 33W fast charge enabled. While the Tecno Phantom X has 4,700 mAh battery with 33W fast charge.

Tecno Phantom X vs Redmi Note 10 Pro: Conclusion

The Tecno Phantom X is more expensive and it lacks on some important features. For such high amount, one would have expected to see a Snapdragon chipset and not helio G95. Secondly, if Tecno won’t give major software upgrade, then the Phantom X is not worth buying for $550 (N228,000).

The Redmi Note 10 Pro has better performing chipset, better battery life and certain of a year or two major software upgrade. It happens to be cheaper even with all the pros.

If I’m to score the value of these two smartphones by percentage, I’d score the Redmi Note 10 Pro (53%). While the Tecno Phantom X (47%).