Honor X40i vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 515,647); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor X40i by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (91/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (84/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.