Fairphone 4 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $449 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 19/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Better camera (49/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $316 vs $449
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 19 points higher (38/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (48/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 170 g | |
| Price | $449 | $316 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $133. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $133.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (48/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.