Honor 70 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor 70 has the stronger camera (115 vs 103).

Both devices scored the same rating of 38/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 178g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

The Honor 70 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 115 103
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Edge 40 Neo.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.