Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 7030 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

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Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

15categories won

21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Motorola Edge 40 Neo if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueMotorola Edge 40 Neo

Motorola Edge 40 Neo provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $279 vs $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.55"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	402 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	144 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7030	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	6 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	525,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2320	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	13 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	68 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	172 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	7.79 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Plastic frame, vegan leather or acrylic back, Gorilla Glass 3 front	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 13	Android 16
OS updates	2 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	3 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$279Winner	$1,399