Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $316 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 7
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 37
Design 75
Value for money 93
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 180g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $316

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 1031048
Geekbench Single 1140
Geekbench Multi 3346
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
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 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 170 g 180 g
Price $316 $250
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250

Price difference: $66. Samsung Galaxy A37 is cheaper by $66.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (44/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.