Honor X40 GT Racing vs Huawei nova 12 SE
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). 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 Huawei nova 12 SE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Huawei nova 12 SE, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE leads (48/100 vs 27/100). 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 Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Huawei nova 12 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
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 Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (48/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (67/100 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 nova 12 SE?
The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Huawei nova 12 SE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei nova 12 SE — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use.