Ethereum is just a platform for entrepreneurship development. Innovation and development depend on and take place in the direction that people create Ethereum form. NEO has a certain movement vector that forms this platform with the intended purpose.
Yes, NEO has some definite advantages over Ethereum, but as I said, Ethereum is likely to quickly close this gap, as this platform has already gained recognition. The true value of NEO is that the platform aims to meet regulatory requirements for a platform suitable for the smart economy.