Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto X30 Pro vs Motorola Moto X40
Comparison between Motorola Moto X30 Pro and Motorola Moto X40: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto X30 Pro, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,250 nits
- against 500 nits
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 15 W
Motorola Moto X40, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.19 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,332,050 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,027 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X2 at 3.19 GHz, 3x Cortex-A710 at 2.75 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A510 at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 cores, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 cores, and three 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Design
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.2 % Best value | 90.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,610 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 125 W | 125 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,250 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | HDR10+, HDR10, Touchscreen | HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Moto X30 Pro | Moto X40 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT2241-1 | XT2301-5 |
