Honor Play 8T vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 44/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 567,996); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't.
Honor Play 8T
Poco X8 Pro
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 567996
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2020
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 20 points higher (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 567996 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 8T and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor Play 8T by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 8T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (76/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (83/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 20 points (64/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8T or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.