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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-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 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Motorola Moto X40
Realme Neo8
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 75/100). 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).
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9602 | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 75/100).
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).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 6 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 71/100, 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 (92/100 vs 75/100).
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.