Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 16/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 22 points higher (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Tecno Spark 20C
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (44/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (87/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.