Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Poco C40

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 204g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 170g vs 204g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 11/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Poco C40, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). 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 Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Poco C40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 JLQ
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1650
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 68W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 170 g 204 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Poco C40
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 Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (44/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco C40?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Poco C40?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.