Honor X40 GT Racing vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 5/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Honor X40 GT Racing
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 25 points higher (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
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 GS3 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 25 points (30/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.