Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Blade 20
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 12/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 190g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
ZTE Blade 20
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 26 points higher (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). 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 ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (44/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $316 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade 20
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 ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (44/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 26 points (38/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.