Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 57/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 765,130); per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the stronger camera (119 vs 103).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 172g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2472
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 10 points higher (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (68/100 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 Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (68/100 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 Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.