Motorola Moto X40 vs Realme Neo8

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto X40

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

Realme Neo8

Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money 80

What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)

What makes Realme Neo8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 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 Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto X40 Realme Neo8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1757044 3222272
Geekbench Single 2004 2833
Geekbench Multi 5311 9119
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1272x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 125W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
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
Brightness (peak) — 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Launch price — $429

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto X40

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

Realme Neo8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto X40

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

Realme Neo8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto X40

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

Realme Neo8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
72/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Realme Neo8 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100 +45.5%
3222272 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto X40

Price unknown

Realme Neo8

$429

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 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 Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Realme Neo8?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme Neo8?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Realme Neo8?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.