Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 50/100 (a 7-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 Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 211g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
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 211g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2472

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 7 points higher (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 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 Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 737693 1119714
Geekbench Single 1043 1488
Geekbench Multi 2472 3373
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
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 12GB
Storage 128GB / 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 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 170 g 211 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +34.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknown
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (44/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (53/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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 Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.