Motorola Moto X40 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 60W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 1968x2184
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 125W 60W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Launch price $2199
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100 +55.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X40 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.