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.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco M5s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • 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)
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $210 vs $316

  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Poco M5s
$210

Price difference: $106. Poco M5s is cheaper by $106.

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 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.