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 — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 765,130); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 103).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 17 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 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 765130
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2472
  • Lighter: 162g vs 170g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

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 765130 2827538
Geekbench Single 1043 2880
Geekbench Multi 2472 9100
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 68W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 103 146
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 128GB / 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 162 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
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
765130 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +72.9%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (89/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (77/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

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 17 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 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.