Honor X30 Max
#1087
Honor X40i
#3391Category Breakdown
Honor X30 Max
Honor X40i
Performance
87.384.1
Camera
62.719.1
Display
76.758.9
Battery
33.728.1
Build
65.80.2
Connectivity
82.574.5
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
63.341.4
Summary
- The Honor X30 Max features a larger 7.09-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support, while the Honor X40i has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the X30 Max is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Dimensity 700 in the X40i.
- Both devices have dual rear cameras, but the X30 Max has a higher resolution 64 MP main camera versus the 50 MP on the X40i, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The X30 Max has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 22.5W charging, while the X40i has a smaller 4000 mAh battery but supports faster 44W charging.
- In software, the X30 Max runs on Android 11 with Magic UI 5.0, whereas the X40i operates on Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor X30 Max
Honor X40i
General
Release Date
2021, October 28
2022, July 13
Announced
2021, October 28
2022, July 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.09"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~356 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
22.5W wired
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
174.4 x 84.9 x 8.3 mm (6.87 x 3.34 x 0.33 in)
162.9 x 74.5 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 2.93 x 0.29 in)
Weight
228 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Silver/Violet
Black, Silver, Green. Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Magic UI 5.0
Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass