Honor 8S 2020 vs Poco C40
The Honor 8S 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 7/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S 2020 doesn't; the Honor 8S 2020 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 204g).
Honor 8S 2020
Poco C40
- Lighter: 146g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S 2020 vs the Poco C40, the Poco C40 scores 4 points higher (11/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8S 2020 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 8S 2020 | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 8S 2020
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Honor 8S 2020
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8S 2020
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S 2020 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8S 2020 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 8S 2020 or the Poco C40?
The Poco C40 edges out the Honor 8S 2020 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8S 2020 and the Poco C40?
The Honor 8S 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8S 2020 over the Poco C40?
The Honor 8S 2020 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.