Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 592,015); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Poco X8 Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $389 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (68/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.