Fairphone 3+ vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 26/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (765,130 vs 243,691); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 765130 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1043 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2472 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 189g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 31 points higher (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 765130 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1043 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 2472 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Motorola Edge 40 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads Fairphone 3+ by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 31 points (57/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on performance (52/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 44/100).