Huawei nova 10z vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
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 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 18/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 179g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 17/100). 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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (48/100 vs 17/100). 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 Huawei nova 10z (88/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z 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 10z Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 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 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 179 g 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10z
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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (48/100 vs 17/100).

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 Huawei nova 10z (88/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

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

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