Apple iPhone Air vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air (2025) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 30/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 199g).

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Apple iPhone Air scores 34 points higher (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Apple A19 Pro
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 40W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 165 g 199 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
9
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (73/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (43/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.