Honor Play 3e vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Play 3e (2019) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 199g).
Honor Play 3e
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Lighter: 146g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.