Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto G05
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 24/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G05 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 188g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola Moto G05
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 188g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto G05, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 14 points higher (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 24/100). 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 G05 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (44/100 vs 24/100). 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 G05 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Motorola Moto G05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| 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 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G05
Price unknownperformance
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 G05 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (44/100 vs 24/100).
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 G05 (87/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G05 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G05 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Moto G05?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use.