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; estimated prices are $770 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 25/100 (a 13-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).
Fairphone 5
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $316 vs $770
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 57/100). 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). 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 (48/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (88/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $770 | $316 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $454. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $454.
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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 (48/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (88/100 vs 57/100).
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 13 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.