Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 5/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 33 points higher (38/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 0/100). 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, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (44/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (87/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 33 points (38/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.