Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto X40 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).

The Motorola Moto X40 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto X40

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Performance 93
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 42

What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?

  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 180g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto X40 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1757044 3113347
Geekbench Single 2004 3235
Geekbench Multi 5311 10904
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 125W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 10 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 IP48
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm —
Weight 199 g 180 g
Launch price — $1099

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto X40

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto X40

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto X40

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
72/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100 +43.6%
3113347 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto X40

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

$1099

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (65/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (64/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Motorola Moto X40 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.