Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Realme V21

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Realme V21, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Realme V21
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.6" TFT
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
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 V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Realme V21
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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (44/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (87/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme V21?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Realme V21?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Realme V21?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Realme V21?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.