Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto E15

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto E15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 21/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto E15 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E15 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 188g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto E15 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Motorola Moto E15
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 12
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 188g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto E15 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto E15, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 17 points higher (38/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 12/100). 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 Motorola Moto E15 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto E15: The Motorola Moto E15 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Moto E15
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1604
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 68W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 32 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight 170 g 188 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Motorola Moto E15
  • Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto E15
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Moto E15
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Motorola Moto E15
Price unknown
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 Motorola Moto E15 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (44/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (87/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto E15?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto E15 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto E15?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto E15 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto E15?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Moto E15?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto E15 is a better fit for everyday use.