Huawei nova Y61 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (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 17/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 188g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 21 points (38/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
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 Y61 better?

  • Overall rating 17/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 188g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 21 points higher (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). 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 Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 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 Y61 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS 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
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y61
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 Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (44/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (87/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 21 points (38/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.