Motorola Moto X40 vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 72/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto X40

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money —

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 120W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 218g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 18 points higher (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto X40 Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1757044 3950082
Geekbench Single 2004 3639
Geekbench Multi 5311 11047
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3136
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 125W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) — 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 218 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto X40

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto X40

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto X40

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
72/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +55.5%
3950082 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Motorola Moto X40 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto X40

Price unknown

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.