Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 55/100 vs 30/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 25 points (55/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Performance 38
Display 100
Camera 67
Battery 54
Design 28
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 Magic5 Ultimate better?
  • Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 217g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 25 points higher (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (51/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic5 Ultimate: The Honor Magic5 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 Magic5 Ultimate Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2341391
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1312x2848 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5450 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 217 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 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 Magic5 Ultimate
  • 5450 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
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 Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (38/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (67/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (51/100 vs 28/100).

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 Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 25 points (55/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.