Honor Play 80 Pro vs Poco M8s
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $200 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Poco M8s
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 207g vs 217g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $200
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, Poco M8s — 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, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Poco M8s was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s edges out the Honor Play 80 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Poco M8s?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Poco M8s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M8s (88/100 vs 55/100).