Honor Play 80 Pro vs Poco F8
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Poco F8
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Honor Play 80 Pro was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Poco F8?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.