Motorola Edge X30 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 66/100 (a 10-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 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 35/100). 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 X30 (99/100 vs 68/100). 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 X30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" 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 X30
- 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 X30 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (99/100 vs 68/100).
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 X30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge X30 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Edge X30 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.