Highlights
- Honor has launched the Honor X40 Racing Edition for a starting price of CNY 1,799.
- Comes with a 6.81-inch Full HD+ TFT LCD, 144Hz refresh rate.
- Packs in a triple-camera setup headlined by a 50MP primary shooter.
- No availability as such revealed for the Indian market.
Honor is expanding its X40 GT series with the unveiling of the Honor X40 GT Racing Edition.
This latest Honor launch is a powerhouse of features bundled in a premium design, though it’s categorized as a mid-range device.
Currently available in the Chinese market, the phone’s Indian launch is still under wraps.
Honor X40 GT Racing Edition: Pricing and Availability
The Honor X40 GT Racing Edition is priced competitively, at CNY 1,799 (approx Rs 21,000) for the 12GB+256GB version, and CNY 1,999 (approx Rs 23,000) for the 512GB variant.
For those interested in purchasing, the device can be acquired via Honor’s official website and is available in three distinct colour options.
Honor X40 GT Racing Edition: Key Specifications
- Display: 6.81-inch Full HD+ TFT LCD, 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, Adreno 660 GPU
- Storage and RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Camera: 50MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro, 16MP front camera
- Battery: 4,800mAh with 66W fast charging
Honor X40 GT Racing Edition: Features
Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor coupled with Adreno 660 GPU, this Honor launch promises robust performance.
It sports a 12GB LPDDR5 RAM with onboard storage options of 256GB and 512GB UFS 3.1.
An innovative RAM expansion feature allows users to allocate up to 7GB of unused storage as virtual RAM, effectively offering up to 19GB of RAM.
The phone boasts a 6.81-inch Full HD+ TFT LCD punch-hole display with an impressive 144Hz refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate.
A true delight for users who prioritize display quality.
The device features a unique circular camera module at the back, consisting of a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.
The selfie game is equally strong with a 16MP front shooter.
Enhanced features such as EIS, 10x digital zoom, and 4K video recording are also present.
The device is fuelled by a 4,800mAh battery with a remarkable 66W fast charging support, promising 50 percent charge within a mere 15 minutes.
The phone comes with an array of other features like dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
It will run Magic UI 7.0 based on Android 12, right out of the box.
Honor X40 GT Racing Edition Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 19, 2023 |
DESIGN
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 166.1 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 199.5 g |
| Colors | Black, Silver |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 1080 x 2388 pixels, 144 Hz |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.2% |
| Notch | Punch Hole |
MEMORY
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Extra | NFC |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.5 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| FM Radio | No |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 66W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
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FAQs
Ques) What are the key features of the Honor X40 GT Racing Edition?
The device sports a 6.81-inch Full HD+ TFT LCD punch-hole display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. It’s powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and Adreno 660 GPU. Storage options include 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. It features a 50MP primary camera along with 2MP depth and macro sensors. A 16MP front camera is included for selfies.
Ques) When and where can I purchase the Honor X40 GT Racing Edition?
- The device is currently available in the Chinese market.
- It can be purchased from Honor’s official website.
- There are three colour options to choose from.
Ques) What is the pricing for the various variants of the Honor X40 GT Racing Edition?
- The 12GB+256GB variant is priced at CNY 1,799 (about Rs 21,000).
- The 12GB+512GB version has a price tag of CNY 1,999 (about Rs 23,000).