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).
Honor X40
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 27/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X40 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X40 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X40
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.