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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.