Honor Play 80 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Honor Play 80 Pro was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.