Honor X40 GT Racing vs Realme 8i
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Realme 8i (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 8i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Realme 8i
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Realme 8i, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 8i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Realme 8i?
The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Realme 8i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Realme 8i?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Realme 8i — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Realme 8i?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.