Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Redmi A3X

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $316 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 21/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (737,693 vs 195,539); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 192g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 36 points (57/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money 56
Redmi A3X
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 26
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 737693 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1043 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2472 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (52/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (56/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
  • Cheaper: $89 vs $316

  • Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Redmi A3X, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 36 points higher (57/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (52/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (52/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (56/100 vs 26/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A3X: The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Redmi A3X
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 737693 195539
Geekbench Single 1043 189
Geekbench Multi 2472 781
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1650
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 10W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 170 g 192 g
Price $316 $89
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Redmi A3X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Redmi A3X
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi A3X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
21/100 -277.3%
195539 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads Redmi A3X by 277.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Redmi A3X
$89

Price difference: $227. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $227.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (52/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (78/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (56/100 vs 26/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 36 points (57/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on performance (52/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.