Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto X40 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 253g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1757044
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (64/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Moto X40 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.