Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 29/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (765,130 vs 438,016).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 765130 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1043 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2472 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 170g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 28 points higher (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads Nokia 8 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 28 points (57/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on performance (52/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (53/100 vs 12/100).