Honor X40 GT Racing vs Honor X8
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Honor X8 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Honor X8
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Honor X8, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). 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 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 X8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor X8 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 52 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
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 X8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor X8 (27/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Honor X8?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably better than the Honor X8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor X8?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Honor X8 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Honor X8?
The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Honor X8?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.