Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco F9 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco F9 Pro?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F9 Pro (95/100 vs 91/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.