Motorola Moto G42 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Moto G42 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 44/100 (a 32-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 424,216); the Motorola Moto G42 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G42
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Moto G42 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G42 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G42 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G42
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G42 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Moto G42 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G42 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G42 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G42 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto G42 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G42 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G42 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.