Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 57/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,606,238 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 54

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1606238 vs 765130
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 2472

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 37W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 15 points higher (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 1606238 765130
Geekbench Single 1880 1043
Geekbench Multi 5100 2472
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 68W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) — 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 170 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Motorola Edge 40 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100 -109.9%
765130 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 109.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (73/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.