Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 16/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 207g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 207g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 22 points higher (38/100 vs 16/100). 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 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 V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (44/100 vs 0/100). 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 170 g 207 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (44/100 vs 0/100).

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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.