Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 38/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the stronger camera (136 vs 103); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 43
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 225g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?

  • Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 11 points higher (49/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1627862
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 68W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 103 136
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 170 g 225 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (24/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (70/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.