Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Poco M6

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; estimated prices are $316 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 25/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 195g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco M6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Poco M6
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 195g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $316

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

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Poco M6, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 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 M6 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco M6 (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M6: The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Poco M6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 732
Geekbench Multi 1954
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1600x720
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13 / MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 170 g 195 g
Price $316 $120
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Poco M6
$120

Price difference: $196. Poco M6 is cheaper by $196.

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 M6 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco M6 (44/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (87/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco M6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M6 — 25/100.

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

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 M6?

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