Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Realme Neo8
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Realme Neo8
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Realme Neo8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.