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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 43/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (765,130 vs 476,175); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Poco M7
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 765130 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1043 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2472 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Lighter: 170g vs 224g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Poco M7, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 14 points higher (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco M7 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco M7 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (78/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads Poco M7 by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco M7 (52/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Poco M7 (90/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (78/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M7?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco M7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Poco M7?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
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 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Poco M7?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on performance (52/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Poco M7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 43/100).