Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $316 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $449

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 170g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 895533
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2920
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 170 g 168 g
Price $316 $449
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $133. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $133.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.