Honor Play 80 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 31/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 622,608).
Honor Play 80 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 207g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 80 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.