Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Poco M7

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; estimated prices are $316 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 224g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Poco M7 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 M7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 224g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $110 vs $316

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Poco M7, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 88/100). 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 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 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 M7: The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Poco M7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 467392
Geekbench Single 466
Geekbench Multi 1396
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 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 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm
Weight 170 g 224 g
Price $316 $110
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Poco M7
$110

Price difference: $206. Poco M7 is cheaper by $206.

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 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (44/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (87/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M7?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Poco M7 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 M7?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco M7 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M7?

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 M7?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.