Fairphone 6 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $565 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 193g).
Fairphone 6
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $316 vs $565
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (88/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 170 g | |
| Price | $565 | $316 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $249. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $249.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (88/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.