Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nubia Neo 5
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Nubia Neo 5
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 27/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (44/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.