Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Vivo S17

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Vivo S17 by just 4 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 S17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 41
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 186g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Vivo S17, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). 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 and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Vivo S17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 170 g 186 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Vivo S17
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 and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (87/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Vivo S17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo S17 — 34/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.