Honor X40 GT Racing vs Realme 9 5G
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Realme 9 5G (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 23/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G doesn't.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Realme 9 5G
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Realme 9 5G, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). 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 9 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Realme 9 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 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 | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 5G
- 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, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 9 5G is a bit better (61/100 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 9 5G?
The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Realme 9 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Realme 9 5G?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Realme 9 5G — 23/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Realme 9 5G?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 5G is a better fit for everyday use.