Honor Play 80 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $240 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $469
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Honor Play 80 Plus was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (77/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.