Honor Magic7 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $550 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 57/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 21 points (78/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money 56
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2472
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $550

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic7 scores 21 points higher (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (76/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 3119308 737693
Geekbench Single 3041 1043
Geekbench Multi 9494 2472
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 2800x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 68W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 170 g
Price $550 $316
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Motorola Edge 40 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100 -322.8%
737693 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 322.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic7
$550
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $234. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $234.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (92/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (78/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (76/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 21 points (78/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.