Honor 9S vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor 9S (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 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 199g).
Honor 9S
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Lighter: 144g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). 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 "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor 9S (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9S | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
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 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor 9S (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S 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 9S over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.