Motorola One Vision v/s Galaxy M40: Which one is better?
Rivaling Samsung's Galaxy M40 in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment, Motorola has launched its One Vision smartphone in India. It features a punch hole design, premium glass body, dual rear cameras, and mid-level internals including an Exynos 9609 chipset. But how does the Moto contender fare against the Galaxy M40 which offers similar style and features? Let's find out.
Motorola One Vision v/s Galaxy M40
Both the One Vision and Galaxy M40 feature punch hole designs that allow for an edge-to-edge screen. However, the M40 has slimmer bezels, smaller camera hole, and uses segment-first "screen sound" technology to do away with the need for an earpiece. Further, the Motorola One Vision gets a curved glass panel while the M40 sports a 3D Glasstic design. Winner: Galaxy M40.
All about the screen
The Motorola One Vision sports a 6.3-inch display with a 1080 x 2520 pixels resolution, a 21:9 cinemascope aspect ratio, and a 432ppi pixel density. In comparison, the Galaxy M40 offers a 6.3-inch Infinity-O display with a full-HD+ resolution, Widevine L1 certification, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Winner: Galaxy M40 for offering a higher screen-to-body ratio of 85% as against 82% on One Vision.
For the shutterbugs
The Motorola One Vision houses a dual rear camera comprising a 48MP (f/1.7) primary sensor and a 5MP (f/2.2) sensor to capture depth information. On the other hand, the Galaxy M40 comes with a triple lens setup featuring a 32MP (f/1.7) primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and another 5MP depth sensor. Winner: Galaxy M40 for offering that additional wide-angle lens.
For the selfie lovers
The Motorola One Vision sports a 25MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper packed in the display cut-out. In comparison, the Galaxy M40 also gets a similar setup with a 16MP (f/2.0) sensor. Winner: Motorola One Vision for its more capable front-facing camera.
Under the hood
The Motorola One Vision is powered by an Exynos 9609 chipset, paired with Mali G72 MP3, 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable upto 512GB). In comparison, the Galaxy M40 gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, paired with Adreno 612 GPU, 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable upto 512GB). Winner: Galaxy M40 for its more capable chipset.
Battery to Biometrics
Both phones pack a 3,500mAh battery, support 15W fast charging via a USB Type-C port, and offer a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. In terms of software, the One Vision runs stock Android Pie while the Galaxy M40 runs Pie-based One UI. Lastly, both models come with the latest connectivity options but Motorola's offering has the advantage of a headphone jack. Winner: Motorola One Vision.
Pricing: The key factor
As for the pocket pinch, the Motorola One Vision costs Rs. 19,999 for the solo 4GB/128GB model while the Galaxy M40 costs Rs. 19,990 for the 6GB/128GB variant.
How things stack up?
The Motorola One Vision is a good package of modern design, capable cameras, and decent performance. Further, the Android One program also assures timely OS updates for at least two years. However, under Rs. 20,000 price mark, the Galaxy M40 wins the battle with its more refined design, great cameras, and an able chipset that can handle almost all smartphone needs. Winner: Galaxy M40.
