Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Redmi K90

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money —

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 206g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 765130
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2472
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 765130 3077585
Geekbench Single 1043 3013
Geekbench Multi 2472 9287
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2510x1156
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
DXOMark (camera) 103 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 170 g 206 g
Launch price — $401

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
765130 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +75.1%
3077585 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Price unknown

Redmi K90

$401

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (72/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.