Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Realme 9 Pro Plus

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 23/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 15 points higher (38/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 27/100). 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, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Realme 9 Pro Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Realme 9 Pro 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, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (48/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.