Honor 500 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $380 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).
Honor 500
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $469
- Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6694
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $380 | $469 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $89. Honor 500 is cheaper by $89.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (65/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (52/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Honor 500 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.