Honor 400 Smart vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 400 Smart (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 617,626); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 400 Smart by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 400 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 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.