Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 51/100 (a 6-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 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 765,130).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Sony Xperia 5 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
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2472
- Lighter: 168g vs 170g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 6 points higher (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.