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).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 31/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.