Honor X40 GT Racing vs Samsung Galaxy M17
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (28/100 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (28/100 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.