Honor 400 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 400 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $460 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 400 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 2,243,804).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 400 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $469
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 2243804
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor 400 Pro scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Pro leads (78/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 400 Pro — 84/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 400 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2243804 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $460 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:11 hrs, total 24:36 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 400 Pro by 13.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Honor 400 Pro was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 400 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 400 Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 400 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 400 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 400 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.