Motorola Edge 40 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, 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 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (99/100 vs 59/100). 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 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 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
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Edge 40 by 78.9% 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 (99/100 vs 59/100).
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 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Edge 40 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 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.