Fairphone 5 vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Fairphone 5 (2023) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the Honor X40 GT Racing is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).

The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 212g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 19/100). 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1224x2700 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 30W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Brightness (peak) 880 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 212 g 199 g
Price $770
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (48/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (43/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.