Honor 90 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $400 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 840,330).
Honor 90
Poco X8 Pro
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 196g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $350 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor 90 by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Poco X8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (59/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Honor 90 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.