Honor X40 GT Racing vs Samsung Galaxy A26
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
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, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.