Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, 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 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S30 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (80/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto S30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S30 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.