Honor Play 80 Plus vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $240 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $729
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 48/100). 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 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, 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 80 Plus (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 80 Plus and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $489. Honor Play 80 Plus was $489 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus 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 80 Plus or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus 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.