Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 203g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 203g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 27/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 68W 44W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 170 g 203 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (44/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (87/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) 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 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.