Honor WIN RT2 vs Poco M8
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Poco M8
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 238g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Poco M8, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Poco M8 by 380.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (97/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (58/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Poco M8?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Poco M8?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Poco M8?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Poco M8?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Poco M8?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.