Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $469 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $469
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 2614916 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 982.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use.