Honor X40 GT Racing vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Nokia XR21 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Nokia XR21
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 11/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
The Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nokia XR21 received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 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 Nokia XR21 is a bit better (40/100 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 Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Nokia XR21 is a bit better (40/100 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 Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 11/100).
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 Nokia XR21?
Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nokia XR21.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nokia XR21 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.