Honor X9a vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $350 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Honor X9a by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 36/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 175g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $350

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). 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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a 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 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 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 yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 175 g 170 g
Price $350 $316
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $34. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $34.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Honor X9a by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.