Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto G8
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto G8 (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 G8 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 188g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola Moto G8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 188g
- 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 65/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 8/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto G8, 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 G8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (44/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Motorola Moto G8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 10.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G8
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 G8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (44/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (48/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (87/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 30 points (38/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto G8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G8 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G8?
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 G8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use.