Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 173g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 30/100). 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 Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 68W 44W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 170 g 173 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Vivo iQOO Z7
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 Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.