Motorola Moto X40 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.