Motorola Moto X40 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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 72/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 4 points higher (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Motorola Moto X40 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.