Motorola Moto G05 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 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 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 30/100). 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 G05 (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G05 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 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 G05 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Moto G05 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 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.