Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs vivo iQOO Neo 9

Compare Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 7030 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $279 vs…

Motorola

iQOO Neo 9

$699

6categories won

4 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Motorola Edge 40 Neo if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 GamingiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

📸 CameraMotorola Edge 40 Neo

Motorola Edge 40 Neo wins photography with 50MP main imaging.

🏷️ ValueMotorola Edge 40 Neo

Motorola Edge 40 Neo provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $279 vs $699.

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 iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	iQOO Neo 9
Screen size	6.55"	6.78"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1260 x 2800Winner
Pixel density	402 ppi	453 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	144 Hz	144 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	1400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	iQOO Neo 9
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7030	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process node	6 nm	—
AnTuTu score	525,000	1,620,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2320	5440Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	—
Maximum storage	256GB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	iQOO Neo 9
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	2	—
Ultrawide	13 MP	—
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	16 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	iQOO Neo 9
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAhWinner
Wired charging	68 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	No

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	iQOO Neo 9
Weight	172 gWinner	190 g
Thickness	7.79 mm	8 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Build	Plastic frame, vegan leather or acrylic back, Gorilla Glass 3 front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	iQOO Neo 9
Operating system	Android 13	14
OS updates	2 years	—
Security updates	3 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	iQOO Neo 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$279Winner	$699