Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Oppo A53

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Oppo A53 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 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
Oppo A53
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 3
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 186g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 3/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Oppo A53 better?

  • Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Oppo A53, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). 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 Oppo A53 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (44/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo A53: The Oppo A53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Oppo A53
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 251428
Geekbench Single 272
Geekbench Multi 992
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 170 g 186 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Oppo A53
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 16MP
3
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Oppo A53
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Oppo A53
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Oppo A53
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 Oppo A53 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (44/100 vs 3/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Oppo A53 (87/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53 by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Oppo A53 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Oppo A53?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo A53 is a better fit for everyday use.