Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads — 48/100 vs 30/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 242g).

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 46
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 Magic4 Ultimate better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 242g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate scores 18 points higher (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic4 Ultimate: The Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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 Magic4 Ultimate Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1312x2848 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 147
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 64 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 242 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • 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 Magic4 Ultimate
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
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 Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (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 Magic4 Ultimate or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.