Honor X6b vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor X6b vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 50MP vs 200MP camera…
Honor
X6b
$129
3categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
14categories won
17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X6b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X6b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
X6b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $129 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
X6b vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X6b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1156 x 2510Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 419 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 780 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X6b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 265,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X6b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X6b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X6b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 gWinner | 206 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | X6b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X6b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $129Winner | $699 |
Honor X6b
Honor X6b packs Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance, 5200mAh battery with 35W fast charging, 90Hz sunlight display with Magic Capsule, and 50MP AI photography into a stylish entry package.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh