Honor 8S vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 19/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 155,362); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 196g).
Honor 8S
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 146g vs 196g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 45 points higher (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 8S (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 8S | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1980009 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 6403 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8S and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor 8S by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (76/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 8S (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 45 points (64/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.