Both Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Honor 500 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Honor 500 which has resolution of 2736 x 1264. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor 500 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 39990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 24, 2025. The Expected cost of Honor 500 is Rs. 39990.
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.59 inches in comparison to Honor 500's 6.55 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 460 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Honor's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.2% than Poco's phone ~ 89.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Honor 500's 200 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Honor 500 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor 500 |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | MEY-AN00 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | November 24, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 74.2 x 155.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1264 x 2736 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 91.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | 6000 nits (peak) |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass (ultrasound) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | MagicOS 10 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Adreno 825 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 5W |