Honor X40 GT Racing vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) 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 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 19/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 51/100)
The Honor X40 GT Racing and the Huawei Hi nova 9z received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 19/100). 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (43/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (62/100 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z?
Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei Hi nova 9z.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use.