Honor X8c vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 49/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 476,175); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 238g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 41 points higher (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Honor X8c by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (91/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 41 points (90/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.