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; estimated prices are $500 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 53/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 by 26 points (79/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 75
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 68
Battery 68
Design 41
Value for money 69
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 207g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $599

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 26 points higher (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2780x1264
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 207 g
Price $500 $599
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
62
camera
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
68
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
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
53/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto X40
$500
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599

Price difference: $99. Motorola Moto X40 is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (68/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 by 26 points (79/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 79/100.

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

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.