ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 30/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 55
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 32 points higher (62/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 65W 66W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 227 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (52/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (58/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (51/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.