Honor Magic V5 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $1259 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 38/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 103); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 217g).

The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Performance 63
Display 100
Camera 80
Battery 65
Design 28
Value for money 23
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $1259

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic V5 scores 30 points higher (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (88/100 vs 23/100).

Honor Magic V5: The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V5 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 2663720
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 2172x2352 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5820 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 68W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 150 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58 IP68
Dimensions 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 217 g 170 g
Price $1259 $316
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 20MP
80
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2172x2352
  • 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 V5
  • 5820 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V5
$1259
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $943. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $943.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (63/100 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 V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (65/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (87/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (88/100 vs 23/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.