Motorola Frontier vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Frontier (2022) 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 72/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
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 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 4 points higher (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier (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 Frontier significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | 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 | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
- 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 Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Frontier 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 Frontier (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 Frontier significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Motorola Frontier by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Frontier leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Frontier 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.