Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi 11i

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 207g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Xiaomi 11i 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
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 207g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

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

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi 11i, 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 Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i 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 Xiaomi 11i (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Xiaomi 11i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 68W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 170 g 207 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Xiaomi 11i
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 Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i 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 Xiaomi 11i (87/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Xiaomi 11i 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 Xiaomi 11i?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.