Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Oppo A53s

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460; estimated prices are $316 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 20/100 (a 18-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 A53s doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Oppo A53s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Oppo A53s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 100
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 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $316

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Oppo A53s, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 18 points higher (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s leads (100/100 vs 88/100). 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 A53s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (44/100 vs 0/100). 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 A53s (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Oppo A53s
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 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 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 $150
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Oppo A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Oppo A53s
  • 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 A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Oppo A53s
$150

Price difference: $166. Oppo A53s is cheaper by $166.

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 A53s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (44/100 vs 0/100).

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 A53s (87/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Oppo A53s?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Oppo A53s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Oppo A53s?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Oppo A53s — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Oppo A53s?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Oppo A53s?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo A53s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.