Motorola Moto X40
#40
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
#15Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X40
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Performance
86.090.1
Camera
58.559.5
Display
88.590.0
Battery
85.582.5
Build
77.880.3
Overall
78.780.3
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X40 features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a slightly larger 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X40 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, whereas the Xiaomi 14 Ultra utilizes the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both devices have impressive camera systems, but the Xiaomi 14 Ultra includes more versatile telephoto options and higher video recording capabilities.
- The Moto X40 has a 4600mAh battery with 125W charging, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a larger 5000mAh battery with 90W charging.
- Both run on Android, with the Moto X40 on Android 13 and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra on Android 14, the latter promising more extensive software support.
- Build quality is premium on both, with the Moto X40 using Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers options for titanium or aluminum frames and various back materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X40
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
General
Release Date
2022, December 15
2024, February 22
Announced
2022, December 15
2024, February 22
Description
N/A
Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryChina-only model with 5300 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.7"
6.73"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+
LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
165Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 750
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
50 MP, f/1.6-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
60 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.61µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p)
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4600 mAh
5000 mAh (Global)5300 mAh (China only)
Charging Details
125W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 7 min15W wireless5W reverse wired
90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 33 min80W wireless, 100% in 46 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight
199 g
219.8 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Shield Glass), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), titanium frame (grade 5) or aluminum alloy frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, Blue, White, Titanium Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MYUI 6.0
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MYUI 6.0
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No