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 — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X40 GT Racing
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
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 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.