Honor X40 GT Racing vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 48/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 48/100
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 22 points higher (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor X40 GT Racing
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.