Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 191g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 191g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth 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 23/100). 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 Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (88/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth 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 Huawei nova 10 Youth Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 191 g 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 Youth
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 Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (48/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.