Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 220g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 170g vs 220g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, 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 Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
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 Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (87/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.