Honor X8a vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X8a
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 179g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 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, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor X8a (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8a | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 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 | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 170 g | |
| Price | — | $316 |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8a
Price unknownperformance
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 X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Honor X8a (48/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Honor X8a — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.