Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (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 Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 45
Design 51
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 Y70 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 18/100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 170g vs 199g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 25/100). 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 Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y70 Plus: The Huawei nova Y70 Plus 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 Y70 Plus Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
  • 6.8" 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 Y70 Plus
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
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 Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (44/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.