Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 221g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.