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 — 62/100 vs 31/100 (a 31-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 (2,629,444 vs 622,608); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 51
Design 63
Value for money 55
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 218g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 400 Smart significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (78/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 400 Smart: The Honor 400 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 400 Smart Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 622608 2629444
Geekbench Single 938 3228
Geekbench Multi 2183 9553
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
Price $469
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1610
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 400 Smart and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 400 Smart Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
31/100
622608 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 +76.3%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 400 Smart by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 400 Smart
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 400 Smart significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (78/100 vs 55/100).

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 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 400 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.