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.

The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 24 points (30/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 5
Design 42
Value for money 55
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?

  • Overall rating 6/100
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Honor Magic 2: The Honor Magic 2 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 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
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
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 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.

Frequently asked questions
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.