Honor X40 GT Racing vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 30/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 33 points (63/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 33 points higher (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (65/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 33 points (63/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.