Honor Play9C vs Poco F8
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 35/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 513,809); the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Poco F8
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 39 points higher (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor Play9C by 83.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Poco F8?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.