ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 54
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2472
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 225g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 8 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 2313311 737693
Geekbench Single 2205 1043
Geekbench Multi 7192 2472
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 68W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 225 g 170 g
Launch price $1099
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Motorola Edge 40 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2313311 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100 -213.6%
737693 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 213.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 8
$1099
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (82/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.