Honor 90 Smart vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $355 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the stronger camera (103 vs 79); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Smart — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 85
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $355

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 26/100). 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 Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Smart Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 35W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 79 103
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 170 g
Price $355 $316
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Smart
$355
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $39. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $39.

Detailed category analysis
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 Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (44/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (87/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Smart — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.