Fairphone 3+ vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ (2020) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 13/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.9mm).

The Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 17 points higher (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Snapdragon 632
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 189 g 199 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (43/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.