Honor Play9C vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 513,809); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Honor Play9C by 85.9% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.