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).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 80
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Honor X40i better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 218g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor X40i: The Honor X40i is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40i and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40i MediaTek Dimensity 700
40/100
515647 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +80.4%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X40i by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.