Honor Magic Vs3 vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads — 47/100 vs 30/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic Vs3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).

The Honor Magic Vs3 is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 57
Design 13
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 Vs3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 229g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic Vs3 scores 17 points higher (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic Vs3: The Honor Magic Vs3 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 Vs3 Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2156x2344 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 229 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
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 Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (51/100 vs 13/100).

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 Vs3 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic Vs3 is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic Vs3 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic Vs3 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.