Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 765,130); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 103); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2472
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 170g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (73/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.