Motorola Edge 40 Neo Review | A balanced smartphone experience
The Hindu
Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a 6.55-inch screen with 144Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 7030 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery
Our review today features the newest member of Edge family, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo. The Neo is remarkably close to the lineup’s standard model, sharing its camera system and display with the Edge 40. But unlike its predecessor, it now packs a Dimensity 7030 SoC processor.
The new Motorola Edge 40 Neo is almost indistinguishable from the Edge 40, in terms of design, colour and build material. The colour options are inspired by Pantone catalogue shades and offer distinct looks and textures. The Caneel Bay version we reviewed featured a vegan leather back which was visually appealing, resistant to fingerprints, and provided a comfortable grip.
With a curved rear panel meeting a curved display, the Neo closely resembles the standard Edge 40 model. This design imparts a premium, slim feel to the handset. However, the Neo’s frame is made of plastic, unlike the aluminium frame of the regular Edge 40. Nevertheless, it retains an IP68 rating for dust and water protection, emphasising its durability.
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The phone’s front features Nippon Electric Glass and a small punch hole for the selfie camera, elegantly integrated into the display. At the bottom are all the standard elements like the USB-C port, the primary loudspeaker, and a microphone, along with the SIM slot. Meanwhile, a lone microphone pinhole is located at the top side of the handset. The right side of the phone houses the power button and volume buttons, while the left side remains bare.
In line with Motorola’s tradition of offering higher display refresh rates than much of its competition, the Neo boasts a 144Hz refresh rate. It shares the same display panel as the standard model, featuring a 6.55-inch screen with a 1080x2400 resolution. Motorola highlights its HDR10+ support and a maximum touch sampling rate of 360Hz.
Streaming platforms like YouTube do provide HDR content on the Neo, although you may not get the expected enhancement of brightness till you switch to full-screen, which is when the display truly comes alive. The phone carries Widevine L1 certification, ensuring FullHD playback capability, a notable advantage for consuming content.
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