Honor X40 GT Racing vs Honor X9b
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Honor X9b (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9b leads — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Honor X9b
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 30/100
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Honor X9b, the Honor X9b scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b leads (40/100 vs 27/100). 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 X9b is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Honor X9b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1220x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 X9b is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (68/100 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 X40 GT Racing or the Honor X9b?
The Honor X9b edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor X9b?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Honor X9b — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Honor X9b?
The Honor X9b leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Honor X9b?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9b is a better fit for everyday use.