You do not need a flagship anymore to get a perfect phone. Differences between flagships and upper-midrange phones have thinned in the last year and with the price hikes of the most advanced models, the upper-midrange devices became the main choice. Among the best high-end devices sold at modest prices this year we got the Motorola Edge, the Oppo Find X2 Neo, and the POCO F2 Pro. All offer the power of 5G and advanced hardware, but with a few differences. The first twos come with upper-midrange hardware, while the third is an affordable flagship. Which one should you go for? We will try to give you an answer through this specs comparison.
Motorola Edge vs Oppo Find X2 Neo vs Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro
| Motorola Edge | Oppo Find X2 Neo | Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161.6 x 71.1 x 9.3 mm, 188 g | 159.4 x 72.4 x 7.7 mm, 171 g | 163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm, 219 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10 | Android 10, ColorOS | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 16 MP + TOF 3D, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 25 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera |
Quad 64 + 5 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4500 mAh, fast charging 18W | 4025 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4700 mAh, fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Water-repellent, 5G | 5G | 5G |
Design
Motorola Edge looks undoubtedly impressive because it has the highest screen-to-body ratio, but my favorite design in this trio is the Oppo Find X2 Neo. It is more compact, thinner, and lighter than the Motorola Edge: with a thickness of just 7.7 mm, it is one of the thinnest 5G phones ever. And despite packing a battery with a capacity above 4000 mAh, it weighs just 171 grams: that is definitely an engineering miracle. With the absence of a curved screen and a big camera module, as well as less care for details, POCO F2 Pro looks less attractive than its opponents.
Display
Motorola Edge and Oppo Find X2 Neo are actually equipped with better displays than POCO F2 Pro. They feature a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, while POCO F2 Pro lacks it and it offers just 60 Hz. The AMOLED panel of the Motorola Edge looks really great with its Full HD+ resolution and the HDR10 certification: it is very hard to distinguish it from a top-tier flagship. Note that Motorola Edge and Oppo Find X2 Neo have curved punch-hole displays, while POCO F2 Pro has a flat full-screen display and a pop-up selfie camera. It does not have a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it is still a great panel with HDR10+.
Hardware/Software
The hardware is the department in which POCO F2 Pro takes the gold medal and it is the main advantage of the phone. It is fueled by the flagship-class Snapdragon 865 mobile platform paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage. Motorola Edge and Oppo Find X2 Neo are powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 765G: you would not notice the difference in daily use and most of the apps, but only in the most advanced scenarios such as gaming and video rendering. Motorola Edge loses against the Oppo Find X2 Neo because it sports just a half of its RAM (6 GB vs 12 GB). In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box, naturally.
Camera
The best cameras are built on the Oppo Find X2 Neo: it is the only one with OIS, so it offers superior stabilization. It also packs an amazing telephoto sensor with a 2x optical zoom and an ultrawide lens. Right after we got the Motorola Edge with a 64 MP main sensor, a telephoto lens, a TOF 3D sensor, and an ultrawide sensor, but no OIS. POCO F2 Pro is not the best camera phone out there, but unlike its rivals, it is able to record 8K videos.
Battery
POCO F2 Pro wins the battery life comparison because it has a bigger 4700 mAh battery and also because its display has a standard refresh rate. The silver medal goes to the Motorola Edge (but it comes with slower 18W charging), while Oppo Find X2 Neo wins the charging speeds comparison thanks to a 30W fast charging technology and a smaller 4025 mAh battery.
Price
In the global market, Motorola Edge is actually priced €600/$700. Oppo Find X2 Neo costs €700/$792, and POCO F2 Pro starts from just €500/$566. While it surely provides the highest value for money and the highest performance, at the end of the day, POCO F2 Pro is not the most complete phone. Oppo Find X2 Neo looks more complete as it offers a real high-end camera, stereo speakers, a sleek design, and all you can expect from a 2020 high-end phone. On the other hand, Motorola Edge has a longer battery life than Find X2 Neo, but lower-end hardware and cameras, as well as a thicker and heavier design. Note that, unfortunately, Find X2 Neo is mono SIM. Which one would you pick?
Motorola Edge vs Oppo Find X2 Neo vs Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro: PRO and CONS
Motorola Edge
PROS
- Higher screen-to-body ratio
- Water-repellent
- Micro SD slot
- Stereo speakers
- Great display
CONS
- Slower charging
Oppo Find X2 Neo
PROS
- Best cameras
- Thinner and lighter
- More compact
- Stereo speakers
- Faster charging
- 12 GB RAM
CONS
- Mono SIM
Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro
PROS
- Best chipset
- Longer battery life
- Very affordable
- UFS 3.1 storage
- 8K video recording
CONS
- Inferior cameras
- Standard refresh rate
