Motorola Moto G36 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G36 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Moto G36 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto G36 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 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.