Motorola Edge 40 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 58/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 238g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 32 points higher (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (91/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 32 points (90/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.