Honor X40i vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 218g).
Honor X40i
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 175g vs 218g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40i (84/100 vs 56/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor X40i | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X40i and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X40i by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X40i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40i (84/100 vs 56/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (77/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i 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 X40i or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X40i is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.