Honor X5b vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor X5b (2024) 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 24/100 (a 40-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 195,539); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't.
Honor X5b
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Overall rating 24/100
- 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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 40 points higher (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 11/100). 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 X5b (76/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X5b | 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5b and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor X5b by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X5b
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (76/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 40 points (64/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.