Honor Play 40 Plus vs Poco F8
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 40/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Poco F8
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 34 points higher (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 34 points (74/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Poco F8?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.