Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 230g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW 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
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 230g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, 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 24/100). 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 Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 24 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 10
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm
Weight 170 g 230 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
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 Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 18/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.