Honor Magic V6 vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 (2026) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Honor X40 GT Racing
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic V6 scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (69/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.