Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 50/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (765,130 vs 754,064); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 765130 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 1043 vs 1008
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 200g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2472
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 7 points higher (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 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, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 63/100).