Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, 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 57/100 (a 19-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 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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.