Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 45/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (765,130 vs 554,590); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 765130 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1043 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2472 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 190g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 12 points higher (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on performance (52/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 67/100).