Honor Play 70C vs Poco F8
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $85 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 358,608); the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 70C
Poco F8
What makes Honor Play 70C better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 70C — 56/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $85 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 70C and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor Play 70C by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $414. Honor Play 70C was $414 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Poco F8?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.