Honor 500 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $380 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 38/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 198g).
Honor 500
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $316 vs $380
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor 500 scores 21 points higher (59/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 170 g | |
| Price | $380 | $316 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $64. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $64.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 21 points (59/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.