Honor X40 GT Racing vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (82/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (51/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.