Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic8 Lite scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $299 | — |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (68/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Lite edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.