Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (88/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Air Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 2085000
Geekbench Single 3610
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 19 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (59/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (44/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (48/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.