Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Moto G96 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", OLED, 144 Hz | 6.67", p-OLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP/32MP | 50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.55", OLED, 144 Hz | 6.67", p-OLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP/32MP | 50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Display | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery and Display | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Caneel Bay, Beauty Black, Soothing Sea, Peach Fuzz | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 21, 2023 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 28, 2023 | July 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹23,999 | ₹17,999 | ||
| Colors | Caneel Bay, Beauty Black, Soothing Sea, Peach Fuzz | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue | ||
| Launch | September 21, 2023 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 28, 2023 | July 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹23,999 | ₹17,999 |
Display
Winner:Motorola Edge 40 Neo
| Type | OLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1600 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1600 nits |
Body
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Weight | 172 grams | 178 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Vegan Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 172 grams | 178 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Vegan Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC3 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Motorola Hello UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC3 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Motorola Hello UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Motorola Edge 40 Neo
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 68 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 68 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Moto G96 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Smart Connect Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Image Enhancements, AI Magic Editor, AI Zoom, Auto Smile Capture | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Smart Connect Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Image Enhancements, AI Magic Editor, AI Zoom, Auto Smile Capture |
