Motorola Moto G35 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Motorola Moto G35 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Unisoc T760 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $189 vs $699. Full…

Motorola
Moto G35 5G
$189
1categories won

vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
8categories won
4 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Motorola Moto G35 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Moto G35 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Moto G35 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Moto G35 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Moto G35 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $189 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Moto G35 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Moto G35 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Moto G35 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 6 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 445,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2180 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Moto G35 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Moto G35 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Moto G35 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.79 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Vegan leather and matte polymer finishes, polymer frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Moto G35 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Moto G35 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $189Winner | $699 |
Motorola Moto G35 5G
The Moto G35 5G provides a superior viewing experience in the budget class, offering a crisp 120Hz Full HD+ display reaching 1,000 nits, an 8MP dedicated ultrawide camera, 50MP primary shooter, stereo speakers, and vegan leather finishes.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Unisoc T760
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14