Honor X40 GT Racing vs Honor X8b
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Honor X8b (2024) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 199g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Honor X8b
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 199g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
The Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor X8b received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor X8b (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Honor X8b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 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 X8b (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (48/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Honor X8b (43/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (92/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Honor X8b?
Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor X8b.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor X8b?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Honor X8b — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Honor X8b?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Honor X8b?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.