Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Poco M5s
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $316 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 24/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Poco M5s
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 179g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $210 vs $316
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Poco M5s, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 14 points higher (38/100 vs 24/100). 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 M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). 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 Poco M5s is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $316 | $210 |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $106. Poco M5s is cheaper by $106.
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 M5s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
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 Poco M5s is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco M5s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M5s — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Poco M5s?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.