Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 200g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2472
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 80.1% 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.