Honor X40 GT Racing vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (88/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.