Honor X40 GT Racing vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.