Honor X9 5G vs Poco F8
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Poco F8
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor X9 5G by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (90/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Poco F8?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.