Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (74/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Motorola Moto X40 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (65/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (74/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Motorola Moto X40 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 Z Fold Wide?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.