Motorola Moto G45 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Motorola Moto G45 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $159 vs…
Motorola
Moto G45 5G
$159
2categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
8categories won
3 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 G45 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Moto G45 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 G45 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 G45 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Moto G45 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $159 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 G45 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Moto G45 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 270 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Moto G45 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 6 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 440,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2100 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Moto G45 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Moto G45 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Moto G45 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Pantone curated vegan leather back, matte polymer frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Moto G45 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Moto G45 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 | $159Winner | $699 |
Motorola Moto G45 5G
The Moto G45 5G brings Pantone-curated vegan leather luxury to the ultra-budget 5G category. Featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 5G chipset, a fluid 120Hz display, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and 50MP camera under $160.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
- 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