Honor X7a vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7a has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 196g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 55
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor X7a better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 18/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 196g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 26/100). 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, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor X7a (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (88/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X7a: The Honor X7a is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X7a Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor MediaTek Helio G37 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 194025
Geekbench Single 198
Geekbench Multi 868
Display 6.8" TFT LCD 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 196 g 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor X7a
  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X7a
Price unknown
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor X7a (44/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor X7a over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor X7a is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.