Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Poco C85
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $316 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 195g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Poco C85
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 195g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $100 vs $316
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Poco C85, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 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 Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco C85 (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $316 | $100 |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $216. Poco C85 is cheaper by $216.
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 C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco C85 (44/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco C85?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco C85 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Poco C85?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco C85 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco C85?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Poco C85?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.