Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 57/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 186g
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.