Honor 500 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $729
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Honor 500 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.