Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 72/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X40 by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (81/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.