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; launch prices were $380 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-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 (2,604,459 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $469
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor 500 scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10243 | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Honor 500 was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 2 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 73/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.