Motorola Moto X40 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Motorola Moto X40
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X40 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.