Honor Play9A vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 27/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 195,539); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't.
Honor Play9A
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 37 points higher (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (76/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9A and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor Play9A by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (76/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 37 points (64/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.