Motorola Signature vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3057215
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 90/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Motorola Signature scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3057215 4647154
Geekbench Single 2833 3639
Geekbench Multi 9119 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 225 g
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +34.2%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Motorola Signature by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (91/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.