Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 84/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 238g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 6 points higher (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.