Motorola Edge 40 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 (2023) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400).

The Motorola Edge 40 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 36
Design 91
Value for money 83
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Motorola Edge 40 scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020
AnTuTu 979624
Geekbench Single 1120
Geekbench Multi 3665
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm
Weight 167 g
Price $389
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
36
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40
$389
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (6/100 vs 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 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (91/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.