Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 178g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (44/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Redmi Note 15 Special by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.