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Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$230
EU/India model (399 EUR); not officially sold in the US. USD figures are converted estimates
$430 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until September 2026 · Buy-by September 2024

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2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Edge 40 Neo should be supported until around September 2026. Buying it today still gets you about 0.3 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Motorola's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$75.45/month

1019% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

An affordable curved-screen mid-ranger with IP68, but a shorter support runway.

Pros

  • IP68 rating at a budget price
  • Big 5000mAh battery with 68W charging
  • 144Hz curved pOLED display

Cons

  • Only 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches
  • No wireless charging
  • Not sold in the US
Best for: Budget buyers in the EU/India who want IP68Best for: Users who like curved displaysAvoid if: You keep phones longer than 3 yearsAvoid if: You want wireless charging

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.55-inch pOLED, 1080 x 2400, 144Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7030
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide13MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions159.6 × 72.0 × 7.8 mm
Weight170 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Motorola's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Motorola Edge 40 Neo get updates?

Motorola committed to 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches, so estimated end of support is around September 2026.

Does the Motorola Edge 40 Neo have wireless charging?

No. It supports 68W wired charging but does not offer wireless charging.

Is the Motorola Edge 40 Neo water resistant?

Yes, it carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, unusual at its budget price.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.