Motorola Moto G23 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 30/100 (a 46-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 348,562); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Moto G23 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 225g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (35/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G23 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 54 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Moto G23 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (35/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (80/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 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.