Honor 400 Lite vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 400 Lite (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $249 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5230); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 668,462); the Honor 400 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Lite
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 400 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $469
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5230 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Lite vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor 400 Lite — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 400 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Lite | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5230 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Lite
- 5230 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Lite and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 400 Lite by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Honor 400 Lite was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 400 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 400 Lite — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 400 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 400 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Lite over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.