Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 9 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 V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). 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 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (44/100 vs 27/100). 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 V80 Design (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 5W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 170 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 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 V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
ZTE Blade V80 Design
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 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (44/100 vs 27/100).

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 V80 Design (87/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

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 V80 Design?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.