Honor Magic 2 vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 (2018) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 6/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic 2
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Overall rating 6/100
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 24 points higher (30/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 5/100). 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 Magic 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 Magic 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (27/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (43/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 24 points (30/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.