Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto X40 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Motorola Moto X40 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (64/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.