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).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Poco M7
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Lighter: 170g vs 224g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 20/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $206. Poco M7 is cheaper by $206.
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).
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.