Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4800).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (91/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (82/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.