Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads — 39/100 vs 16/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 50 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 207g).

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 23 points (39/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 33
Design 86
Value for money 84
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Neo better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 171g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo scores 23 points higher (39/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 50 Neo: The Motorola Edge 50 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 50 Neo ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 898255
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1200x2670 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 171 g 207 g
Price $368
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
$368
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (53/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 23 points (39/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Neo over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.