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; launch prices were $200 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-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 (2,604,459 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $469
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $200 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 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 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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Honor Play 80 Pro was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
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 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
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 (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro 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 Pro 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.