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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy S26
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).
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
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 72.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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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.