Honor X40 GT Racing vs Nubia Red Magic Nova
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 30/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 530g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Lighter: 199g vs 530g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Nubia Red Magic Nova, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 22 points higher (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Nubia Red Magic Nova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 10.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1800x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 10100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 530 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (45/100 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 Nova and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (75/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (51/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova 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 Nova?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 22 points (52/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic Nova — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.