Honor Play 80 Plus vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 593,849); the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 238g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (91/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (91/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.