Honor X5 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 29/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 195,539).
Honor X5 Plus
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 35 points higher (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 11/100). 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 X5 Plus (76/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $389 |
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor X5 Plus by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (76/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor X5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.