Honor Play9C vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 35/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 513,809); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 44 points higher (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Honor Play9C by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 44 points (79/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.