Honor 50 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $400 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 196g).
Honor 50
Poco X8 Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 196g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 46/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 50 (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $350 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 50 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor 50 by 60.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Poco X8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 50 (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (68/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 50 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.