Honor X9a vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 218g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (75/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Honor X9a by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (75/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.