Honor Magic8 vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic8 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W 66W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 205 g 199 g
Price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • 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 Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (84/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (82/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.