Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Moto X40 by 44.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (65/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto X40 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.