Honor X40 GT vs. Motorola Moto G71 5G: A Detailed Showdown

Looking for a budget-friendly 5G phone? The Honor X40 GT and Motorola Moto G71 5G are strong contenders. But which one offers the best value for your money? We'll dive deep into their specs, performance, and features to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Honor X40 GT is the clear winner thanks to its significantly more powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset, offering vastly superior performance. While the Moto G71 5G has a decent display and battery, it can't compete with the X40 GT's raw power and faster charging.

PHONES
Phone Names	Honor X40 GT	Motorola Moto G71 5G

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66 - International
5G bands	SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat15 800/150 Mbps, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	1, 3, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - PRC

Launch
Announced	2022, October 13	2021, November 18
Status	Available. Released 2022, October 18	Available. Released 2022, January 19

Body
Dimensions	166.1 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)	161.2 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	199.5 g (7.05 oz)	179 g (6.31 oz)
	-	Water-repellent design

Display
Resolution	1080 x 2388 pixels (~385 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Size	6.81 inches, 112.3 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)	6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 144Hz	AMOLED

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
GPU	Adreno 660	Adreno 619
OS	Android 12, Magic UI 6.1	Android 11, upgradable to Android 12

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	-

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.5	-
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps

Selfie camera
Single	16 MP, f/2.5	16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
35mm jack	No	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
	Virtual proximity sensing	-

Battery
Charging	66W wired, 90% in 30 min 5W reverse wired	30W / 33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Type	Li-Po 4800 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Racing Black, Black, Silver	Neptune Green, Arctic Blue, Iron Black
Models	ADT-AN00	XT2169-1, XT2169-2
Price	About 300 EUR	About 110 EUR
SAR	-	1.03 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)

Honor X40 GT

Significantly faster performance
66W fast charging
Likely better low-light camera performance
Stylish design

LCD display (likely)
Potentially shorter software support
Less established brand in some markets

Motorola Moto G71 5G

AMOLED display
Clean software experience
Longer software support (Motorola's promise)
Good battery life

Slower performance
Slower charging
Less powerful camera
May feel sluggish with demanding apps

Display Comparison

The Moto G71 5G boasts a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering vibrant colors and smooth scrolling. The Honor X40 GT likely has an LCD display, potentially with a slightly smaller size and a 120Hz refresh rate as well. While both offer a smooth experience, the AMOLED panel on the Moto G71 5G provides better contrast and deeper blacks.

Camera Comparison

The Moto G71 5G features a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. The Honor X40 GT likely has a 50MP main camera as well, but details on other lenses are less clear. Image quality will likely be comparable in good lighting conditions, but the X40 GT's more powerful processor could provide better image processing and low-light performance. Video recording capabilities are likely similar on both devices.

Performance

This is where the Honor X40 GT truly shines. Its Snapdragon 888 chipset is a flagship-level processor, capable of handling demanding games and applications with ease. The Moto G71 5G's Snapdragon 695 5G is a mid-range chip, suitable for everyday tasks but will struggle with more intensive workloads. Expect noticeable lag and slower loading times on the Moto G71 5G when compared to the X40 GT.

Battery Life

The Moto G71 5G has a 5000mAh battery, offering all-day battery life. The Honor X40 GT likely has a similar capacity. However, the X40 GT's 66W fast charging is significantly faster than the Moto G71 5G's 30W/33W charging, allowing for much quicker top-ups.

Buying Guide

The Honor X40 GT is ideal for gamers and power users who prioritize performance. The Motorola Moto G71 5G is a good choice for those seeking a reliable, everyday phone with a clean software experience and longer software support, but are less concerned about raw speed.