The Edge 40 Neo is the most affordable model in Motorola’s advanced line, which seeks to be an elegant premium intermediary that focuses on cost-benefit. On the other hand, its main rival is the Galaxy A54, a Samsung model that prioritizes being complete and well balanced.
Between these two smartphones, which manufacturer will you have the best option? The answer will be seen in detail now, in the TudoCelular Comparison.
Motorola
29 Nov
Samsung
30 Mar
Comparative Index
Design and connectivity
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Their design follows what we find in other models from each brand. The Edge has a squared-off block with a metallic appearance, apart from the curved edges. The Galaxy comes with straight sides and cameras positioned individually, to look like its more expensive “brothers”.
Although both are made of plastic in their structure, the 40 Neo has a finish that imitates leather. In turn, the A54 has glass on the back, with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Motorola cell phone is the thinnest and lightest of the duo, in addition to being IP68 certified, for greater resistance against water than the IP67 present in the Samsung cell phone. .
Samsung Galaxy A54
Moving to the front, the duo resembles the notch in the form of a centralized hole. These manufacturers also chose to place the fingerprint reader under the screen.
Only the Korean offers storage expansion, thanks to its microSD memory card slot. In connectivity, no differences. We find sixth-generation Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC technology for contactless payments.
The Edge stands out for its thinner, lighter and more resistant body; and the Galaxy scores for more premium construction, scratch protection and memory expansion.
Best build
Galaxy A54
Better protection against scratches
Galaxy A54
More modern look
Both
Hybrid or dedicated slot?
Galaxy A54
Best notch solution
None
Best biometrics solution
Both
Best resistance certification?
Edge 40 Neo
Which is thinner and lighter?
Edge 40 Neo
Tem NFC?
Both
This Wi-Fi 6?
Both
Bluetooth mais advanced
Both
Multimedia and resources
Bodies
The 40 Neo features a 10-bit pOLED screen, capable of reproducing more than 1 billion colors. In turn, the A54 contains a Super AMOLED panel that stands out for its high level of brightness.
Even with slightly different scenarios, both offer excellent display quality, in addition to Full HD+ resolution and support for HDR10+ technology, which improves the reproduction of streaming services.
But we see some clear advantages for Motorola. She put a 6.55-inch size on her smartphone, larger and with better frontal use than the Korean’s 6.4-inch screen. Not to mention the 144 Hz rate, for greater fluidity than the rival’s 120 Hz, and the touch sensor that responds to 360 Hz for lower latency.
In other words, we have one more point for Edge.
Better screen technology
Both
Better screen brightness
Galaxy A54
More colors
Edge 40 Neo
Better screen resolution
None
Bigger screen
Edge 40 Neo
Better screen to body ratio
Edge 40 Neo
High Hz screen?
Edge 40 Neo
Better protection against scratches
Galaxy A54
Overall screen quality
Edge 40 Neo
As
Sound is not a problem on these devices. Manufacturers have placed a stereo system in their respective cell phones. The call speaker acts as a secondary channel to enhance the user’s immersive experience.
Both Edge and Galaxy deliver good quality, thanks to the satisfactory balance between bass, midrange and treble. When we analyze the power, you will still have a higher maximum volume on the 40 Neo.
It’s a shame that none of them have a standard physical connector for headphones. You also won’t find an adapted accessory in the packaging.
The most powerful audio on the market for Motorola.
Is it a premiere?
Both
Does it have P2 input?
None
Greater frequency balance
Both
Sound power
Edge 40 Neo
Does it come with headphones in the box?
None
System
These devices come out of the box with Android 13 as their native operating system. Although Motorola promises two “little robot” updates for its most advanced line, Samsung still offers the longest lifespan with its four guaranteed software updates.
You won’t have problems with fluidity with these intermediaries, boosted by their panel’s high refresh rates. 5G is also present here, which allows for a faster mobile network.
In terms of resources, the 40 Neo has the famous gestures to turn on the flashlight, open the camera or double-tap the back cover to launch an app of your choice, in addition to the alert lights on the edges by Edge Light, the protection of data in Moto Secure and the new generation of Ready For with Moto Connect. On the other hand, the A54 provides Tela Edge shortcuts, the full equalizer with Dolby Atmos and the possibility of extending RAM as highlights.
Greater longevity, against more advanced resources. We give one point for each.
Well updated system?
Both
Will the system be updated in the future?
Galaxy A54
Which system or customization has the most and best features?
Edge 40 Neo
H red mvel 5G?
Both
More fluid software
Both
Performance
Both come equipped with 8 GB of RAM. The Edge contains the Dimensity 7030 chip, while the Galaxy is powered by the Exynos 1380. Given the key hardware items, which one offers the best performance? Our tests showed that the 40 Neo can be faster than the A54 both when opening apps and running them in the background.
In the benchmarks, we saw a great balance between them. An example of this is in AnTuTu, where Motorola’s laptop recorded a score just 3% higher than Samsung’s. At least, the GPU present in them can run all games at maximum quality and with great fluidity.
The most efficient multitasker on the dot for the 40 Neo.
Who does better in the opening test?
Edge 40 Neo
Who comes out on top in the most demanding games?
Both
Who has the best benchmark numbers?
Edge 40 Neo
What is the most up-to-date processor?
Edge 40 Neo
Which has the best RAM/processor balance?
Edge 40 Neo
Which has more storage?
None
Battery
The 5,000 mAh battery capacity has become increasingly used in the smartphone industry, and these two devices are here to prove it. But this does not mean presenting the same autonomy. The Edge logged just over 24 hours in our standardized tests and trailed the Galaxy’s 27 and a half hours.
When loading, the scenario is reversed. The 40 Neo comes with a 68 W adapter, which takes just 43 minutes to fully fill the battery. The time is less than half the two hours expected by the A54, with its 15 W accessory.
Greater autonomy on one side, shorter recharging time on the other. We have a new draw.
Which one has more battery?
None
Which recharges faster?
Edge 40 Neo
Which lasts longer according to TC’s battery test?
Galaxy A54
Does it have wireless charging?
None
Cmera
The two provide a photographic set led by a 50 MP main camera. They take photos with good colors and good HDR. Only the Korean achieves better contrast and greater sharpness in its images. In dark places, the duo delivers a very efficient night mode.
Their ultrawide does well in terms of both the contrast and the dynamic range of your images. Motorola has the distinction of bringing automatic focus to this lens, which allows it to capture macros with a higher quality than those recorded by Samsung’s dedicated camera, although this one does not disappoint.
From the top photos with the main one, the point goes to the A54.
Best rear camera set
None
Best daytime photos
Galaxy A54
Best night photos
Galaxy A54
Conjunto mais silenced
Both
Best ultrawide
Both
Best telephoto lens
None
Best macro
Edge 40 Neo (via ultrawide)
Better depth
None
Photos taken with the Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The camera on these smartphones supports 4K recording at 30 fps. Despite the same resolution, the Galaxy produces videos with higher quality and better clarity. At least, they both have optical stabilization, agile focusing and clean, stereo sound capture.
We have one more point for the Korean woman.
Does it have optical stabilization?
Both
Does it have electronic stabilization?
Both
More agile focus
None
Does it record 8K at 30 fps?
None
Does it record 4K at 30 fps?
Both
Better audio capture
None
Better video quality
Galaxy A54
Photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy A54
The front camera of both has a resolution of 32 MP and takes selfies with good colors and lots of recorded details. Their portrait mode does not disable HDR, but you will have a blur with fewer errors in Korean. night, the A54 presents the least loss of sharpness. Their front-facing footage also reaches 4K.
We give another point to Galaxy.
Best front camera set
None
Front camera records in 4K?
Both
Best selfie
Galaxy A54
priests
You can find these two smartphones officially on the Brazilian market. The Edge 40 Neo was launched in the country for a suggested price of R$2,800, slightly less than the R$2,900 charged by the Galaxy A54 upon its arrival. As it has been in national retail for longer, it is possible to find Samsung’s device cheaper, for around R$1,700, compared to even more than R$2,100 for Motorola’s.
The Korean closes the Comparison with the last point.
Which had the best launch price in Brazil?
Edge 40 Neo
Which has the lowest current cost?
Galaxy A54
7.7
Hardware
6.3
Cost Benefit
Motorola Edge 40 Neo Compare
8.3
Hardware
7.8
Cost Benefit
Samsung Galaxy A54 Compare
Finished
We practically have a technical draw in our confrontation. Each with its own set of positive points. The Edge 40 Neo stands out for its more resistant, compact and lightweight design, larger and more fluid screen, superior sound, more advanced system resources and better multitasking performance.
On the other hand, the Galaxy A54 has the most premium construction, the most updated software and the battery with better autonomy, despite lagging behind in terms of charging. But it’s on the camera that the Korean balances the score, as it provides the clearest photos and videos, as well as the highest quality selfies.
The price also ends up deciding the victory for the Samsung model. It has been on the market for longer and offers a premium intermediary experience at a much lower cost than its Motorola counterpart.
RESULT
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: 6 POINTS
- More resistant, compact and lightweight design
- Bigger and more fluid screen
- More powerful sound
- System with more advanced features
- Faster multitasking performance
- Battery with shorter recharge time
Samsung Galaxy A54: 7 POINTS
- More premium construction and scratch protection
- System with greater longevity
- Battery with greater autonomy
- Rear cameras with clearer photos
- Clearer videos
- Selfies that have better portrait mode and night mode
- Lowest price in the current Brazilian market
Do you think it’s worth paying more to have the benefits of the Edge, or do you think it’s a better deal to save money with the Galaxy? Among them, what would be your purchasing option? Tell us everything in the space below.
(updated on December 13, 2023, at 00:42)
2023-12-13 00:48:10
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