Honor X40 GT vs Honor X6s

The Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.

The Honor X40 GT is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X40 GT better?

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 194g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT vs the Honor X6s, the Honor X40 GT scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 GT leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X40 GT: The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Honor X6s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G MediaTek Helio G25 ()
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
Resolution 1080x2388 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm
Weight 199 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT or the Honor X6s?

The Honor X40 GT is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT and the Honor X6s?

The Honor X40 GT has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT or the Honor X6s?

The Honor X40 GT leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT over the Honor X6s?

The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.