Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto G85

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; estimated prices are $316 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Motorola Moto G85 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 86
Value for money 91
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 171g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Cheaper: $280 vs $316

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

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto G85, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). 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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 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 G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Moto G85
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm
Weight 170 g 171 g
Price $316 $280
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Motorola Moto G85
$280

Price difference: $36. Motorola Moto G85 is cheaper by $36.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 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 G85?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Motorola Moto G85 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G85 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.