Honor 8A vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Honor 8A (2019) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 199g).

The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 8A better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

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

Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A leads (100/100 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 Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor 8A (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 8A: The Honor 8A 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 Honor 8A Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111
Geekbench Single 476
Geekbench Multi 828
Display 6.1" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
NFC yes
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 150 g 199 g
Price $140
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor 8A
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • 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
Honor 8A
  • 3020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 8A
$140
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 Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor 8A (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (43/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.