Honor Magic V vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Honor Magic V (2022) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4750); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 288g).

The Honor Magic V edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
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 V better?

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4750 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 288g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic V scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V 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 V Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1984x2272 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 288 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • 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
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (51/100 vs 0/100).

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 V or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic V edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.