Honor X40i vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 515,647); the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 203g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Honor X40i by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (89/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (72/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.