Honor Magic9 Super vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Honor X40 GT Racing
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (91/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.