Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Oppo Reno8 5G

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); per DXOMark lab testing, the Oppo Reno8 5G has the stronger camera (112 vs 103).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Oppo Reno8 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 51
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 179g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). 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 Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo Reno8 5G: The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Oppo Reno8 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 103 112
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm
Weight 170 g 179 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Oppo Reno8 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Oppo Reno8 5G
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 Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Oppo Reno8 5G?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Oppo Reno8 5G?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Oppo Reno8 5G?

The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Oppo Reno8 5G?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.