Honor Play 70C vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $85 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 31/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 358,608); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 70C
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Honor Play 70C better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $529
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 48 points higher (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 70C — 56/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $85 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 70C and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Honor Play 70C by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. Honor Play 70C was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 48 points (79/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.