Motorola Moto X40 vs Realme GT 8
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 72/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Realme GT 8
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Realme GT 8?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme GT 8?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Realme GT 8?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.