Honor Play 40 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 41/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Poco X8 Pro
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1794
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 23 points higher (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (68/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 23 points (64/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.