Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,604,459); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2604459
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.