Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,085,754).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2085754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 201g
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2085754 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Poco X8 Pro by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.