Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 57/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 765,130); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 1 III has the stronger camera (105 vs 103); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 186g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2472
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 3 points higher (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.