Honor 500 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 238g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (91/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.