Honor 500 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6210); the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6210 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $529
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Honor 500 by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Honor 500 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Honor 500 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.