Honor 9 vs Poco F8
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Honor 9
Poco F8
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Better portability (88/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (88/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $499 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 9 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor 9 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Honor 9 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (88/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Poco F8?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Poco F8?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.