Honor X40 GT Racing vs Nubia Air
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Nubia Air (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Nubia Air
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Nubia Air, the Nubia Air scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 Nubia Air and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
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 Nubia Air and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (85/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Air?
The Nubia Air edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nubia Air?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Air — 34/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Nubia Air?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.