Honor X40 GT Racing vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 0/100). 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 Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (27/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (85/100 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 Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 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 Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (27/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (85/100 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 Xcover 5?
The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.