Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto G Fast

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 8/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Fast doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 189g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 30 points (38/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Motorola Moto G Fast
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 12
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 170g vs 189g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?

  • Overall rating 8/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto G Fast, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 30 points higher (38/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 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 G Fast (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (44/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G Fast: The Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Moto G Fast
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.4" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1560
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 68W 10W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 10
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm
Weight 170 g 189 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Motorola Moto G Fast
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 G Fast (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (44/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (48/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (87/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

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

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 30 points (38/100 vs 8/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G Fast — 8/100.

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Moto G Fast?

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