Honor Play 40 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W 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 (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100). 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 Play 40 Plus (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100).
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 Play 40 Plus (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus 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 Play 40 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus 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.