Honor Play vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Play (2018) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 8/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 199g).
Honor Play
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Lighter: 176g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 22 points higher (30/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 5/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Play (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor Play (27/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play (43/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (80/100 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 or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 22 points (30/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.