Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) vs Tecno Phantom X
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Tecno Phantom X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
48mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Tecno Phantom X
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9 Advantages 
16 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 8GB LPDDR4X |
| 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| 16 million |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Model | Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Phantom X |
| Other model names | 黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 8GB RAM), AWM-A0 | Tecno Phantom X (AC8) |
| Country or region available |   (Global, International), China | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Tecno |
| Release date | 11/10/2018 | 6/24/2021 |
| Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in) | 73.8 x 163.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.44 in) |
| Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.01" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~91.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 430nits[typ] HDR8 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 309055 (v8) Geekbench: 1670 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (222GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP telephoto f/2.450mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.3120°1/4"1.12µmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1.2µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | (dual front camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2105°1/4"1.12µm |
| Front camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Dual-LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | 33W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included | • Colors: Starry Night Blue, Monet Summer • HIOS 7.6 • Liquid Cooling system |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) | Tecno Phantom X | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |