Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 765,130); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 103); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 214g
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2472
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.