Verdict
The Motorola Moto X40 is a good phone, but it could do better. The phone has a nice design, a fast processor, a smooth display, a large battery, and some unique features, such as IP68 and wireless charging. If you are looking for a flagship smartphone, so Motorola Moto X40 is worth considering.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 108,999 Expected |
Other Countries | $392 €371 £309 ¥2844 ₹33135 ﷼1471 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2022, December 15 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, December 22 |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.34 in) |
Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
Build | Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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) |
GPU | Adreno 740 |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | No |
Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.61µm |
Features | HDR |
Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | No |
USB | USB Type-C, OTG |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 125W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 7 min (advertised) 15W wireless 5W reverse wired |
MISC | |
Colors | Black, Blue |
Models | XT2301-5 |
Design and Display
With an aluminum frame and a black glass back, the Motorola Moto X40 boasts a stylish and modern appearance. The Motorola Moto X40 sports a 6.7-inch OLED panel with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution. The phone also has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The screen also has a punch-hole cutout at the top of the display and supports HDR10+. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 flaunts dimensions of 161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.34 inches) and a weight of 199 grams, combining a sleek and lightweight design.
Performance and Storage
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 4nm octa-core processor with a peak frequency of 3.2GHz, powers the Motorola Moto X40. The phone also has 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage, depending on the variant. The phone runs on Android 13 with Motorola’s custom MYUI 5.0 skin on top, which is a clean and smooth interface with some useful features and gestures. The performance of the Motorola Moto X40 is impressive, as it can handle any task or game with ease.
Camera System
The camera system of the Motorola Moto X40 consists of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera. The main camera has a large 1/1.55-inch sensor, a f/1.9 aperture, and dual pixel autofocus. The ultra-wide camera has a 117-degree field of view, a f/2.2 aperture, and autofocus. The telephoto camera has a 2x optical zoom, a f/1.6 aperture, and phase detection autofocus. The selfie camera of the Motorola Moto X40 is a 60MP sensor with a f/2.2 aperture. The camera produces precise, natural-looking selfies with appropriate skin tones and exposure, thus the quality of the selfies is good.
Battery and Connectivity
The battery of the Motorola Moto X40 is 4600mAh, which can last for a full day of moderate to heavy use. According to the manufacturer, the phone has 125W wired charging capability, which can charge it from 0% to 50% in just 7 minutes. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wired charging, which are nice additions. In connectivity, the phone has Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, NFC, and USB Type-C. The audio quality of the Motorola Moto X40 is good, as the phone has stereo speakers that can produce loud and clear sound, with decent bass and treble.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Motorola Moto X40 in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.