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 — 71/100 vs 49/100 (a 22-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 (2,604,459 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). 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 X40 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X40 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
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 X40 (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
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 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 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 X40 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 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.