Honor X40 GT Racing vs Samsung Galaxy M56
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M56 leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M56 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy M56, the Samsung Galaxy M56 scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (75/100 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 M56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3346 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 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 | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (75/100 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 M56?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing 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 M56?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy M56 — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for everyday use.