Honor Play 80 Plus vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 25/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 80 Plus doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 205g).
Honor Play 80 Plus
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 205g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus leads (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 170 g | |
| Price | — | $316 |
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
Price unknownperformance
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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (44/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Honor Play 80 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Play 80 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.