Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto G45
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto G45 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola Moto G45
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 183g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto G45, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Motorola Moto G45 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 162.7×74.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G45
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G45
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G45
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G45
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (44/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (87/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G45?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Motorola Moto G45 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto G45?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G45 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G45?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Moto G45?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G45 is a better fit for everyday use.