Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Realme U1
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 8/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Realme U1
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 170g
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 87/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Realme U1, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 30 points higher (38/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 0/100). 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 U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (44/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme U1
Price unknownperformance
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 U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (44/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (48/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme U1 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 30 points (38/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme U1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Realme U1?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.