Both Motorola and Vivo released impressive new mid-range smartphones in the Indian market. Just a few days ago, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo was announced, with the Vivo V40e releasing a day after. So which one should you spend your hard earned money on? Which one is superior? Read on to find out.
1. Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs Vivo V40e: Design & Display
The Edge 50 Neo and Vivo V40e are the affordable entries in their respective lineups. So, there are certain cut corners in their design. While the Vivo V40 series has a premium glass body and metal frame, the V40e is built with a plastic frame and back. Even the Edge 50 Neo has a plastic frame and plastic back. However, Motorola has offered a vegan leather variant that feels more premium. This paired with a MIL-STD-810H military standard body makes the Edge 50 Neo better in terms of overall design and durability.
Thanks to its smaller 6.4-inch display, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is basically one of the rare budget compact smartphones. This is a LTPO pOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. It also has Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 for better screen protection. On the other hand, the Vivo V40e sports a taller 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. So based on your preference, you may prefer a smaller phone or a device with a taller screen.
2. Specifications
Under the hood, both smartphones are equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, which is paired with up to 8GB of RAM (12GB on the V40e) and 256GB of internal storage. Performance between the devices should be quite similar with the differences mainly being with battery life. A massive 5,500mAh battery pack powers the Vivo V40e, which supports 80W wired fast charging. Meanwhile, the Edge 50 Neo is a smaller 4,310mAh cell that offers 68W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging support.
This is a sizeable difference so the former likely has a better battery life. Although, having wireless charging support is a positive on Motorola’s side. Other similar features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, IP rating for water and dust protection, and Android 14 OS out of the box.
3. Camera
An area where the Vivo V40e is expected to shine is the photography department. While Motorola has a more versatile setup with a 50MP (Sony LYT700C Main) + 13MP (Ultrawide) + 10MP (Telephoto) and a 32MP (Selfie) cameras, the Vivo V40 series was supposed to offer top notch photography experience without the flagship pricing. The V40e doesn’t offer the same Zeiss lens but its 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor is paired with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens.
There is also an Aura Light RING LED flash on the rear that can be used to adjust the color temperature while clicking low-light images. On the front, you get a 50MP selfie shooter. This model offers features like OIS + EIS, AI eraser, AI portrait enhancer, and more.
4. Pricing and Verdict
The Vivo V40e has a starting price tag of 28,999 INR for the 8GB + 128GB option, while the 12GB + 256GB variant costs 30,999 INR. This makes it more expensive than the Motorola Edge 50 Neo, which is currently on sale for just 23,999 INR for its lone 8GB + 256GB storage configuration.
So the Edge 50 Neo is a great feature packed compact phone that offers great value for its price. You get a vegan body, compact form factor, great durability, and budget friendly pricing. Its camera setup is decent as well, with support for wireless charging as well. But if you prefer a bigger screen, a good main camera, and more RAM for gaming, the Vivo V40e is a good mid range option as well.
