At Expansión we test both models to define which phone best suits the user’s objectives.
Similarities between the moto g84 and the moto edge 40 neo
One of the most obvious characteristics of this pair of phones is the size of the screen since both phones have the same size, 6.55 inches, although we like the texture in the case of the moto g84 more, as it has a finish that simulates leather. , which makes grip and interaction with this smartphone more comfortable.
Another similarity between both devices is the battery, which in itself is one of Motorola’s strengths, since both have a capacity of 5,000 mHa, which provides the most demanding users with a day and a half of charging independence and that during the tests , both phones passed the challenge of being used for gaming and work without any major problems, although I must also admit that the moto edge 40 neo performed slightly better.
One more attribute that is similar in both phones is the Android version, since both have Android 13, which both phones take advantage of to give more control over access to multimedia content, more flexibility when configuring screens and widgets and access. to the simplest Google suite.
But as in everything, the details are the difference between the experience that one type of user may have and another. For example, the moto g84 processor provides, in my opinion, better interaction with the operating system, since the response is faster.
Facing
Both devices are within the mid-range and in the case of the moto g84 it can be found at a price of 5,999 while the moto edge 40 neo is at 7,699 pesos and although the price difference could suggest that the second option has a better price -quality, at least in the test days with both teams, the first had a good performance.
The first thing I liked was the design and finish of the moto g84, which in this case was the magenta model, very similar to Motorola’s flagship phone, the razr 40 Ultra, which gives a strong personality to this newly launched phone. Another feature that I liked is the camera, as it has a 50 MP main lens that uses its 8 MP wide angle to capture good photos.
Although the edge 40 neo’s lens is also 50 MP and it has a wider wide angle, 12 MP, the Snapdragon g84 processor plays a very important role in the shots, especially in dark mode.
Of course, in the case of the moto edge 40 neo, the processing of the images when playing with the cell phone is superior to that of its brother, so for users who are mobile gamers, this plus can make a difference between both teams.
Both phones have fast charging, and although the g84 has better performance, the edge 40 neo beats it in this regard, as it is much faster to charge.
Which one do I buy?
The question should rather be rephrased to: which user is best suited? Both devices have a good quality-price ratio, however the markets they are aimed at are slightly different. While the moto g84 is a great option for the office worker who uses his phone to take occasional video calls, has a good battery and a more elegant design, the moto edge 40 neo will conquer young university students who need an ally to work, study and play .
Depending on the needs of the users, these devices may or may not win their hearts, but Motorola also faces several brands that offer equally seductive phones, such as Oppo or Samsung, who have also launched several launches in recent months with which they seek to reach to this mid-range consumer profile.