Honor X40 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 203g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor X40 by 87.9% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (87/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.