Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 528,398); the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 20/100). 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 Moto G Play 2026 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 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.