Honor X40 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 5100); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 592,015); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 44
Design 85
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 X40 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 218g

  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 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 44/100). 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 X40 (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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X40: The Honor X40 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 X40 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 592015 2629444
Geekbench Single 905 3228
Geekbench Multi 2003 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g 218 g
Price $469
Camera comparison
Honor X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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 X40
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
31/100
592015 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 +77.5%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X40 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (77/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (85/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 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 X40 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

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

Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor X40 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.