Honor 500 vs Poco F8
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Poco F8
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $499
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor 500 by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Honor 500 was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 edges out the Honor 500 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Poco F8?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco F8?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.