Motorola has launched a new mid-range 5G smartphone in India called the Motorola Edge 40 Neo. The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC, has a 5,000mAh battery, and features a 144Hz display.
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is available in two variants in India: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. The 8GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 23,999, while the 12GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 25,999. The device is available in three color options: Black Beauty, Caneel Bay, and Soothing Sea.
Design and Display of the phone Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a plastic back and frame, with a glass front. The device has a sleek and minimalist design, with a flat display and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The device also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a water-repellent coating.
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a 6.55-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 144Hz. The display is sharp and vibrant, and the high refresh rate makes for a smooth and fluid scrolling experience.
Performance of Motorola
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC, which is a new mid-range chipset from MediaTek. The chipset is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo performed well in our benchmark tests. It scored 650 points in the Geekbench 5 single-core test and 2100 points in the multi-core test. The device also scored 3500 points in the AnTuTu benchmark test.
In real-world usage, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo was able to handle most tasks with ease. The device was able to run multiple apps at the same time without any lag or stutter. The device was also able to play games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Asphalt 9: Legends at high settings without any frame drops.
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Camera
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a dual-camera setup on the back, with a 50MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultrawide sensor. The device also has a 32MP selfie camera on the front.
The camera performance of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is decent for a mid-range device. The primary sensor is able to capture good-quality images in most lighting conditions. The ultrawide sensor is also able to capture good-quality images, but the image quality deteriorates in low light.
The selfie camera on the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is also able to capture good-quality images in most lighting conditions. However, the image quality is not as good as the primary sensor on the back of the device.
Battery Life
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a 5,000mAh battery, which is one of the largest batteries in a mid-range smartphone. The device easily lasted a day on a single charge, even with heavy usage.
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo also supports 68W fast charging, which can charge the device from 0 to 100% in about 30 minutes.
Software
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo runs on Android 13 out of the box. The device has a clean and stock Android UI, with very few pre-installed apps.
Motorola has also promised to provide three years of software updates for the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, which is great to see.
Verdict
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a great mid-range 5G smartphone. It has a good display, good performance, a good camera, and a long-lasting battery.
The device also has a clean and stock Android UI, and Motorola has promised to provide three years of software updates.
Additional Information
Here is some additional information about the Motorola Edge 40 Neo:
- The device has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a rarity in smartphones these days.
- The device also has stereo speakers, which provide a good-quality audio experience.
- The device supports 5G connectivity, so you can enjoy it fast.
