Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 47/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Fairphone 5 has the stronger camera (108 vs 103); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 10 points higher (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 765130 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1043 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2472 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 103 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 36/100).