Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 477,542); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2023) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.