Honor X40 GT Racing vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (8/100 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 5 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (42/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (51/100 vs 27/100).
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 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 7 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 5?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.