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 (3,161,126 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy S26+
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: 3161126 vs 765130
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3161126 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 75.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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 Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.