ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 30/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 30 points (60/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 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)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 30 points higher (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 ROG Phone 9 (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 ROG Phone 9 Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3136217
Geekbench Single 3100
Geekbench Multi 9900
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 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
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI 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 $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • 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 ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 ROG Phone 9 (51/100 vs 16/100).

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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 30 points (60/100 vs 30/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).

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

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