Honor 500 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $380 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 is faster in AnTuTu (2,344,395 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2344395 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $380
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Honor 500 scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 Honor 500 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 leads Poco X8 Pro by 18.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco X8 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.