Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M40
Quick Comparison
Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M40. In terms of display resolution, Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M40 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M40
| Name | Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M40 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 17999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 12, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M40 is Rs. 17999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M40 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M40 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Motorola's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.77% than Samsung's phone ~ 91.8%. Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M40's lower 6 GB RAM. Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M40 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M40's 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M40's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M40 |
| General | ||
| Model | PB8T0010IN|PB8T0005IN | Galaxy M40 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 1 year | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | July 09, 2025 | June 12, 2019 |
| In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.26 x 161.86 x 7.93 mm | 73.9 x 155.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 168 g |
| Colors | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color pOLED (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.77% | ~ 91.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 1600 Nits (Peak), 1200 Nits (HBM | |
| Features | 100% DCI P3 Color Space, Water Touch | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 632,599 (Total) (v11) 209,617 (CPU) 132,760 (GPU) 144,518 (Memory) 145,704 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,717 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,012 (Single Core) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | MOTO AI (AI Mobile) | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | FoD FPS, Moto Secure, Thinkshield for Mobile, Attentive Display, Edge Lights, Gestures: Quick Capture, Fast Flashlight, Flip for DND, Three Finger Screenshot, Pick Upto Silence, Lift to Unlock, Swipe to Split, Quick Launch, Sidebar, Play: Media Controls (Skip Songs Using Volume Keys), Games, Smart Connect, Google Assistant | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony Lytia 700C Sensor, f/1.8 Aperture, 1.0um Pixel Size, Ultra Pixel Technology for 2.0um, Quad PDAF - All Pixel Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) FOV: 118.6 Degree, Macro Vision, f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto Focus | 32 MP ƒ/1.7 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700C Sensor | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Vision Mode, Auto Night Vision, Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm Options), Panorama, Pro Mode (w/Long Exposure), Live Filters, Tilt Shift, HDR, Macro Vision, Ultra-Res, Artificial Intelligence (Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Photo Enhancement Engine, Super Zoom, Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan), Other Features: Gesture Selfie, Timer, Burst Shot, Snap in Video Recording, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, QR/ Barcode Scanner, Location Information, RAW Photo Output, Selfie Stick Support, Google Photos Editing (Magic Editor with Reimagine & Auto Frame (Checking Timeframe), Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Blur, Portrait Light, Sky, Color Pop, Cinematic Photos, Video Features: Video Stabilization (EIS-OIS), Dual Capture, Timelapse (w/ Hyperlapse), Slow Motion, Live Video Filters (FHD (at 30 fps Only), Horizon Lock, Other Features: High Res Digital Zoom (Upto 6x), Assistive Grid, Leveler, Audio Zoom, Photo: Upto 10X| Video: Upto 6X | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) 0.7um Pixel Size, Quad Pixel Technology for 1.4um Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | Hello UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.95GHz Cortex A-55 | 2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 612 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4/WMV/H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, HiRES | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W TurboPower | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |