Honor Play9C vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 35/100 (a 29-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 513,809); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Honor Play9C
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 29 points higher (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor Play9C by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 29 points (64/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.