Honor 70 Pro vs Motorola Moto X40

The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 53/100 vs 40/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto X40 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP.

The Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 44
Design 60
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 75
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Motorola Moto X40, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 13 points higher (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70 Pro: The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Pro Motorola Moto X40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1200x2652 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 125W
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 60 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13, MYUI 5.0
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 192 g 199 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
63
camera
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70 Pro
Price unknown
Motorola Moto X40
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Motorola Moto X40?

The Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Motorola Moto X40?

The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Moto X40 — 53/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro or the Motorola Moto X40?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Motorola Moto X40?

The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.