Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Compact and lightweight, grippy back, nice color options.

Below average battery life.

Then there's the recognizable design that comes alongside an ongoing partnership with the color specialists at Pantone, so the new Neo is easy on the eyes too. And when it's also

Same thin, stylish design as Edge 40 ; Excellent 144 Hz screen ; Speakers can be fine-tuned to sound pretty OK ; Fast charging (charger in box), good battery endurance

Camera is a bit harsh, not great ; Performance is OK, but it's not a powerhouse

Main camera with fantastic daytime, wide-angle, and night shots ; Display with 144 Hz refresh rate and strong color representation ; 68 W charger included ; The processor is fast enough ; "Ready for" function

No LTPO technology ; Google security patch is outdated ; Battery life is awful when benchmarked ; Night shots with the front camera do not impress

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a real surprise in the realm of mid-range smartphones, with an eye-watering price of €399. It comes in three chic colors, and the grippy imitation leather at the back adds to its panache. Motorola either read and followed...

Thin, lightweight design ; All-day battery life ; Premium hardware despite the price

Mushy, inaccurate vibration motor ; Some pre-installed bloatware

The budget-focused Motorola Edge 40 Neo feels anything but, with a slew of premium features including IP68 water resistance, a 6.5-inch curved 144Hz display, 68W fast charging and truly stunning colourways that make it one for serious consideration.

Premium design ; Great display for price ; Fast charging

Curved-edge display touch issues ; No headphone jack ; So-so cameras

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo shows up its non-Neo sibling with a lower price, improved specs and very few downgrades, but it certainly has its share of issues with unimpressive cameras and touch issues with the curved-edge display. Still, its attractive...

Premium look and feel ; Great value for money ; Impressive low-light photos

Some camera failings ; Occasional screen oddities ; Nags from install bloatware

The Edge 40 Neo is simply one of the best phones you can buy at this price thanks to an excellent screen, waterproofing, and a polished design. Some software and camera niggles stop it from being perfect, but not many handsets give you as much bang for...

IP68 water and dustproof ; 6.55-inch OLED display, 144Hz ; Fast charging, long-lasting battery

A little slow running ; Grainy digital zoom ; Point-and-shoot photos could be better

Anyone on a budget should consider the Motorola Edge 40 Neo. While it does make a few sacrifices to keep the price so low, it's overall an impressive piece of kit that offers excellent value for money. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo might be an affordable...