Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $316 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 188g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 91
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 170g vs 188g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Cheaper: $270 vs $316

  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto G8 Plus, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 12/100). 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 G8 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2280
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 68W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 16 MP
Front camera 32 MP 25 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm
Weight 170 g 188 g
Price $316 $270
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
$270

Price difference: $46. Motorola Moto G8 Plus is cheaper by $46.

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 G8 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (48/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.