Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nubia Z50 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $316 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 38/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 51
Design 15
Value for money 71
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $570

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nubia Z50 Ultra, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 19 points higher (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra 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 Z50 Ultra (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (88/100 vs 71/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Nubia Z50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1842269
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 170 g 228 g
Price $316 $570
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
83
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Nubia Z50 Ultra
$570

Price difference: $254. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $254.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (31/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (83/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra 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 Z50 Ultra (87/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (88/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Z50 Ultra — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.