Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 57/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 190g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2472

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 13 points higher (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 737693 3161830
Geekbench Single 1043 2900
Geekbench Multi 2472 9200
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 170 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +76.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.