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).
Honor Magic8
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 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)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
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
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.