Honor 400 Smart vs Poco M8s
The Honor 400 Smart (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Poco M8s
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Lighter: 189g vs 217g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Honor 400 Smart are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.4 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 400 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Honor 400 Smart are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s edges out the Honor 400 Smart by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Poco M8s?
The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart over the Poco M8s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M8s (88/100 vs 55/100).