Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Poco M6 Plus

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 205g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 6 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
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 205g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Poco M6 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 68W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 170 g 205 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Poco M6 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Poco M6 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.