Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,726,358); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1726358
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Pro: The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 40 Pro Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1726358 4647154
Geekbench Single 2004 3639
Geekbench Multi 5311 11047
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 130 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1726358 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +62.9%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.