Honor X40 GT Racing vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) 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 Samsung Galaxy M21s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy M21s, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s leads (46/100 vs 27/100). 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 M21s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s 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 | Samsung Galaxy M21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Samsung Galaxy M21s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (46/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s 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 Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Samsung Galaxy M21s 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 Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21s — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s leads on camera score (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M21s is a better fit for everyday use.