Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. 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 4500).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 171g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (1/100 vs 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 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (1/100 vs 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 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE 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 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.