Honor Play9T vs Honor X40 GT Racing
Comparing the Honor Play9T (2024) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the Honor Play9T has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't.
Honor Play9T
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
The Honor Play9T and the Honor X40 GT Racing received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor Play9T are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9T is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9T and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Honor X40 GT Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor Play9T are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9T is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9T and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (53/100 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 Play9T or the Honor X40 GT Racing?
Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor X40 GT Racing.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Honor X40 GT Racing?
The Honor Play9T is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.