Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Moto S30 Pro

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400).

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 1 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 S30 Pro
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 33
Design 85
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 170g vs 172g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Moto S30 Pro, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (15/100 vs 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto S30 Pro: The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G
AnTuTu 1208784
Geekbench Single 1605
Geekbench Multi 3996
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 68W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MYUI 4.0
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm
Weight 170 g 172 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (15/100 vs 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 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.