Motorola Edge 40
#343
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
#266Category Breakdown
Motorola Edge 40
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
52.553.5
Display
88.590.0
Battery
78.078.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
71.773.0
Summary
- The Motorola Edge 40 features a 6.55-inch P-OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1200 nits, while the Edge 50 Neo has a slightly smaller 6.4-inch LTPO P-OLED display, offering a higher peak brightness of 3000 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Edge 40 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8020 chipset, whereas the Edge 50 Neo uses the more advanced Dimensity 7300.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the Edge 50 Neo includes a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, enhancing its versatility.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Edge 40 at 4400 mAh compared to the Edge 50 Neo's 4310 mAh, but both support 68W fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Edge 40 runs on Android 13 with two major updates promised, while the Edge 50 Neo comes with Android 14 and supports up to five major updates, providing a longer software lifespan.
- Build quality differs as the Edge 40 has an aluminum frame and options for eco leather, while the Edge 50 Neo features a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass 3 front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Edge 40
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
General
Release Date
2023, May 04
2024, August 29
Announced
2023, May 04
2024, August 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
LTPO P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1200 x 2670 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1200
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G615 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.4, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.0, 73mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.0", 0.7µm
32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
4310 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4400 mAh
4310 mAh
Charging Details
68W wired15W wireless
68W wired15W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.4 x 72 x 7.6 mm (6.24 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
154.1 x 71.2 x 8.1 mm (6.07 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight
167 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back or eco leather back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black, Viva Magenta
Nautical Blue, Latte, Grisaille, Poinciana, Mocha Mousse
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades
OS Version
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No