Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Tecno Phantom X2

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 57/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 203g).

The Tecno Phantom X2 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 5 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 —

Tecno Phantom X2

Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?

  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 203g

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 765130
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2472
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 5 points higher (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 48/100).

Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Tecno Phantom X2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 765130 1504467
Geekbench Single 1043 1693
Geekbench Multi 2472 4384
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 103 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 170 g 203 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Tecno Phantom X2

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Tecno Phantom X2

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Tecno Phantom X2

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
765130 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100 +49.1%
1504467 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom X2 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (71/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Tecno Phantom X2?

The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.