Honor Play9A vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 27/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 195,539); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Honor Play9A
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9A and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play9A by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.