Motorola Defy 2 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 593,307); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 268g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Defy 2
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Defy 2 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 268g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 268 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Defy 2 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Defy 2 by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Motorola Defy 2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.