Honor X40 GT Racing vs Honor X9d

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Honor X9d (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 41/100 vs 30/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Honor X9d is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Honor X9d
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 67
Design 58
Value for money 87
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Honor X9d better?
  • Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Honor X9d, the Honor X9d scores 11 points higher (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9d leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X9d: The Honor X9d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Honor X9d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 977304
Geekbench Single 1071
Geekbench Multi 3057
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2640x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8300 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 193 g
Price $330
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Honor X9d
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Honor X9d
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Honor X9d
  • 8300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Honor X9d
$330
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (67/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Honor X9d?

The Honor X9d is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Honor X9d?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Honor X9d — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Honor X9d?

The Honor X9d leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Honor X9d?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.