Still, its attractive looks, fast charging and good-looking display may make up for these shortcomings.
And while it manages to be a respectable jack of all trades, its a master of none.
Many of the Edge 40s impressive features are here in force.
Some home-made jammy dodgers taken on the Moto’s main camera.(Image credit: Future)
Motos spin on stock Android continues to offer loads of customization options and handy shortcuts.
One issue with the Edge 40 Neo is the curved-edge display.
That was the case with the Neo, and it made gaming an absolute pain.
Motorolas continued Achilles Heel returns too in the form of the Edge 40 Neos cameras.
This handset isnt for the impassioned mobile photographer.
This latter is the only one that looks rather basic its just black.
The only port, then, is the USB-C adaptor.
The handset is lightweight at just 170g and measures 159.6 x 72 x 7.9mm.
Its a well-protected handset with an IP68 rating.
That means its nice and snug from dust particles and submersion in water.
Stock Android is generally regarded as having a pretty clean-looking interface with easy navigation.
These are all welcome additions.
They can take some getting used to, but theyre fantastic time-saving tools once youve got the knack.
A fairly standard duo, all things considered.
The main camera is fit for purpose, but it won’t wow.
Selfies are… fine, that’s the most descriptive word for these pictures.
Portrait mode bokeh was fairly light-touch but sometimes gentle is better.
Quality was lost in darker areas.
Some home-made jammy dodgers taken on the Moto’s main camera.(Image credit: Future)
It works both for photography and for videography.
Unfortunately, the phones curvy screen makes gaming a frustrating experience.
Theres evidently little accidental-touch recognition here, despite this being a feature that Moto Edge phones have previously boasted.
A houseplant taken on 1x camera mode, with an odd green tint(Image credit: Future)
Its a curious omission or flaw but it means the handset just isnt great for gaming fans.
Its a shame too, because the specs are fantastic for a phone of this price.
A 144Hz display and 12GB RAM feels wasted in a phone like this.
A selfie taken in standard mode.(Image credit: Future)
Fine for bangs and explosions for games, not so much for enjoying your favorite symphony on Spotify.
Frugal phone users might even see the mobile last a whole second day.
So whats that charging like?
A selfie taken in portrait mode(Image credit: Future)
Just dont expect wireless charging, on the Neo or any phone at this price!
Should you buy the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Edge 40 Neo is a definite consideration for you.
A picture of a pineapple taken on the main camera.(Image credit: Future)
This isnotone for mobile gamers!
Fit for purpose, but won’t wow.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: also consider
Considering other mobiles beyond the Moto Edge 40 Neo?
A picture of the Moto G84, another Pantone-colored Moto phone. Head over to that review to see a snap of the Neo taken on it.(Image credit: Future)
Moto G84The cheaper Moto G84 is another Pantone-colored handset.
I’ve been testing smartphones for TechRadar for almost five years now.
In fact, after joining the team in early 2019, my first-ever review was a Motorola handset.
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First reviewed December 2023
