Honor 500 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $699
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor 500 by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Honor 500 was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.