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 — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-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).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (93/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (51/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
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 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
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 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
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 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.