Honor X40 GT Racing vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 12/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 18 points higher (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (43/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (43/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (83/100 vs 51/100).
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 Mi 9 Explorer?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.