Honor X40 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't.
Honor X40
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
- Faster charging: 68W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 172g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 24/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 170 g | |
| Price | — | $316 |
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Honor X40
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 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (44/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Honor X40 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.