Honor Play 70C vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $85 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 358,608); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't; the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 70C
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 70C better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $729
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 70C — 56/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $85 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 70C and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Honor Play 70C by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $644. Honor Play 70C was $644 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.