Honor Magic6 Lite vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $261 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic6 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 185g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Honor Magic6 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 45
Design 68
Value for money 92
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $261 vs $316

  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 185g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). 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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).

Honor Magic6 Lite: The Honor Magic6 Lite 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 Magic6 Lite Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 736675
Geekbench Single 935
Geekbench Multi 2719
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1220x2652 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 35W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 185 g 170 g
Price $261 $316
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2652
  • 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 Magic6 Lite
  • 5300 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 Magic6 Lite
$261
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $55. Honor Magic6 Lite is cheaper by $55.

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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor Magic6 Lite are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Lite (87/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Honor Magic6 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.