Honor X8c vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 476,175); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 206g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8c (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (84/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor X8c by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8c (74/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (84/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.