Honor X8b vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor X8b vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 4500mAh vs 6330mAh…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
3categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 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 X8b, 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 Honor X8b if its specific hardware strengths 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.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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.
Honor X8b vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1156 x 2510Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 419 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 200 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 206 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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