Honor Magic V2 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $1249 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V2 leads — 45/100 vs 38/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V2 has the stronger camera (117 vs 103); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 231g).

The Honor Magic V2 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 55
Battery 48
Design 11
Value for money 24
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 231g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $1249

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic V2 scores 7 points higher (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (88/100 vs 24/100).

Honor Magic V2: The Honor Magic V2 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 Magic V2 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 1738135
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 2156x2344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 117 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 231 g 170 g
Price $1249 $316
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • 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 Magic V2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V2
$1249
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $933. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $933.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 11/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (88/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V2 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V2 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V2 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.