Honor X40 GT Racing vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 27/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 13/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (43/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
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 Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor X40 GT Racing edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.