iQOO Neo 6(review) has hit Indian shores as the latest premium mid-range offering from iQOO. The handset is the first ‘Neo’ smartphone from the company to be released in India. Meanwhile, the Motorola Edge 30(review) was launched in India a few days ago. It is the only phone in the segment that offers a 144Hz display. The Motorola Edge 30 comes with Dolby Atmos support, whereas the iQOO Neo 6 has a liquid cooling system. In this article, we compare the iQOO Neo 6 and Motorola Edge 30 in terms of specifications, price, and design. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.
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iQOO Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: price in India
| MODEL | VARIANT | PRICE | DISCOUNT PRICE |
| iQOO Neo 6 | 8GB/128GB | Rs 29,999 | Rs 25,999 |
| 12GB/256GB | Rs 33,999 | Rs 29,999 | |
| Motorola Edge 30 | 6GB/128GB | Rs 27,999 | Rs 25,999 |
| 8GB/128GB | Rs 29,999 | Rs 27,999 |
The newly launched iQOO Neo 6 is available in two storage options: 8GB RAM and 128GB storage priced at Rs 29,999, and 12GB RAM and 256GB storage at Rs 33,999. It comes in two colour options: Dark Nova and Cyber Rage. The company is offering a Rs 3,000 discount via an ICICI card and a Rs 1,000 discount via an Amazon coupon, making it a total of Rs 4,000 discount.
Motorola Edge 30 comes in two storage options: 6GB RAM and 128GB storage priced at Rs 27,999 and 8GB RAM and 128GB storage at Rs 29,999. It is available in Meteor Grey and Aurora Green colour options. The company is offering a Rs 3,000 discount via HDFC card.
iQOO Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: design, specifications, and features
Design
iQOO Neo 6 has a 6.62-inch display with a centred punch-hole cutout. It has a curved back and rounded edges, making it a comfortable grip to hold the device. iQOO Neo 6 comes with a triple camera setup alongside a LED flash, tucked in a square island, and iQOO branding at the back. The smartphone houses a volume rocker alongside a power button on the right side. It has a speaker grille, a SIM slot, and a USB Type-C port for charging at the bottom.
Motorola Edge 30 comes with a 6.5-inch display and a centred punch-hole cutout. It has a flat back with a boxy design and a Motorola branding and logo at the back. Motorola Edge 30 flaunts a triple camera setup at the rear alongside a LED flash, placed in an oval camera island. The right side of the Motorola Edge 30 houses a power button alongside a volume rocker, and a USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and SIM slot at the bottom.
Processor, storage, and RAM
The newly launched iQOO Neo 6 draws power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with Adreno 650 GPU. Motorola Edge 30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC paired with Adreno 642L GPU. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 of iQOO Neo 6 offers more power over the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ of Motorola Edge 30 in terms of performance and benchmarks.
iQOO Neo 6 is loaded with 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage, whereas the Motorola Edge 30 packs 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Neo 6 offers more RAM and storage than Motorola Edge 30.
Display
The iQOO Neo 6 has a 6.62-inch Full-HD+ E4 AMOLED panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.
Motorola Edge 30 flaunts a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ pOLED panel that supports a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. The iQOO Neo 6 has a slight edge over the Motorola Edge 30, thanks to the 144Hz refresh rate.
Cameras
The iQOO Neo 6 comes with triple rear cameras, featuring a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. It has a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video calls.
Motorola Edge 30 packs a triple camera setup at the back, including a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 32MP shooter on the front takes care of selfie and video calling needs.
Motorola Edge 30 has a better camera configuration than the iQOO Neo 6, both at the front and back.
Battery
The latest iQOO Neo 6 gets its fuel from a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, while the Motorola Moto Edge 30 is driven by a 4,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. There is no doubt that iQOO Neo 6, with a bigger battery and faster-charging support, has an advantage over the Motorola Moto Edge 30. The Neo 6 should deliver a better battery life than Moto Edge 30.
Connectivity
iQOO Neo 6 connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C, and NFC support. Motorola Edge 30 connectivity features include 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C, and NFC support.
Both phones come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and boot Android 12 out of the box. The iQOO Neo 6 runs on Funtouch OS, and Motorola Edge 30 runs on MyUX.
iQOO Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: verdict
Both phones offer a decent configuration for the price they come in. The iQOO Neo 6 offers more RAM, faster-charging speed, and a powerful processor but comes at a pricier tag than Motorola Edge 30. The Motorola Edge 30 offers a better camera, both front and back, and comes at a more affordable price than iQOO Neo 6.
If you want a high performance while gaming and better battery life, go for the iQOO Neo 6. However, if the camera is your priority on your next smartphone wishlist, go for the Motorola Edge 30.
