Motorola ThinkPhone vs Motorola X40: Specs Comparison

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    Michele Ingelido
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    At the end of last year, Motorola launched a brand new flagship phone: the Motorola Moto X40. But it was not enough for the Lenovo-owned company. Earlier this month, during the Consumer Electronics Show, the company came up with another flagship: the Motorola ThinkPhone. It is a phone inspired by Lenovo notebooks and it brings a brand new smartphone series to the shelves. But why the company released two high-end phones in a row and what are the differences between them? You will find it out after reading this comparison between the main specifications of the ThinkPhone by Motorola and the Motorola Moto X40.

    Motorola ThinkPhone vs Motorola Moto X40

    Motorola ThinkPhone Motorola Moto X40
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.8 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm,
    188 g    		 161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm,
    199 g
    DISPLAY 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), P-OLED 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
    PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.2 GHz
    MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
    SOFTWARE Android 13 Android 13, MyUI
    CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
    CAMERA Triple 50 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
    32 MP f/2.5 or 16 MP f/2.0 front camera    		 Triple 50 + 50 + 12 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/1.6
    60 MP f/2.0 front camera
    BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 68W and fast wireless charging 15W 4600 mAh, fast charging 125W
    ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof, MIL-STD-810H 5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof

    Design

    If you are looking for the most original design and also for the best build quality, you should go for the Motorola ThinkPhone without thinking twice. It is made with very premium materials, including aramid fiber for the back and aluminum for the frame. It has the MIL-STD-810H certification guaranteeing its resistance to drops from up to 1.3 meters and it is even waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. Last but not least, its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. This is a phone meant for business, which is why it is so sturdy and composed of durable materials. The Motorola Moto X40 comes with a glass back and an aluminum frame, as well as a curved display at the sides: it looks very elegant, but its build quality does not reach its internal opponent. However, it remains a waterproof and dustproof phone with the IP68 certification.

    Display

    The display of the Motorola Moto X40 is slightly more interesting than the one found on the Motorola ThinkPhone. It is an OLED panel with a diagonal of 6.7 inches showing images with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, up to one billion colors, HDR10+ certification, and a 165 Hz refresh rate. The Motorola ThinkPhone has a P-OLED display with similar specifications: it sports a 6.6-inch diagonal, a Full HD+ resolution, up to one billion colors, and HDR10+ certification, but its refresh rate is lower: up to 144 Hz. Both phones feature stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint reader.

    Specs & Software

    The winner of the hardware comparison is the Motorola Moto X40 because it has a better chipset. We are talking about the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform: currently the best SoC by Qualcomm. It is built with a 4 nm production process and it runs at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. With the Motorola Moto X40, you can get the same memory configuration, but with an inferior chipset: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 built with a 4 nm production process and running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz. Both phones run Android 13 out of the box.

    Camera

    If your goal is to get the best camera, then you should opt for the Motorola Moto X40. It has a triple rear camera setup composed of a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Definitely better than the sensors found on the Motorola ThinkPhone, which comes with a 50 MP sensor with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Further, the X40 is equipped with a better selfie camera with a 60 MP resolution instead of just 32 MP.

    Battery

    The Motorola ThinkPhone is able to provide a longer battery life because it is equipped with a bigger battery. The capacity of the battery is 5000 mAh, way bigger than the 4600 mAh unit found on its internal rival. On the other hand, the Motorola Moto X40 charges quicker because it supports 125W fast charging instead of just 68W.

    Price

    You need at least $1100/€1000 to purchase the Motorola ThinkPhone globally, while the Moto X40 starts from $519/€477 in China. Which one would you pick?

    Motorola ThinkPhone vs Motorola Moto X40: PRO and CONS

    Motorola ThinkPhone

    PRO

    • Military certification
    • Gorilla Glass Victus
    • Bigger battery

    CONS

    • Inferior cameras

    Motorola Moto X40

    PRO

    • Higher refresh rate
    • Better chipset
    • Better rear cameras
    • Superior front camera
    • Faster charging

    CONS

    • Smaller battery

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