Motorola Moto X40 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto X40 by 64.9% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.