Honor X40 GT Racing vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads — 57/100 vs 30/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (14/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Huawei Nova 16 Pro, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro scores 27 points higher (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (94/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | — | $545 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (94/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (70/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 27 points (57/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on performance (14/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.