Honor X40 GT Racing vs Nubia Red Magic 5G

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).

The Nubia Red Magic 5G edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 5G
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 32
Design 27
Value for money 70
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 218g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 5G scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (70/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Nubia Red Magic 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 976177
Geekbench Single 1168
Geekbench Multi 3431
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 10
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm
Weight 199 g 218 g
Price $579
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 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 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (51/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (70/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.