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 — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 186g

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
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
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (68/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (88/100 vs 55/100).

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 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

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 38/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 73/100.

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 (78/100 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 (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.