Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Motorola Moto X40
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 125W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X40 by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (86/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.