Honor X40 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 592,015); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 196g).
Honor X40
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 172g vs 196g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 15 points higher (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). 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 X40 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X40 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Honor X40 by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
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 X40 (68/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor X40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.