Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Blade V50

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) is priced at $316, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 6 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
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 178g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $351

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 86/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?

  • Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 35/100). 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo ZTE Blade V50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 68W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 170 g 178 g
Price $316 $351
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $35. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $35.

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 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (44/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.