Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9

Compare Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4310mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $499 vs…

Motorola

iQOO Neo 9

$699

6categories won

2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 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 Motorola ThinkPhone 25 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 GamingiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

📸 CameraMotorola ThinkPhone 25

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueMotorola ThinkPhone 25

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 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.

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	iQOO Neo 9
Screen size	6.36"	6.78"
Resolution	1220 x 2670	1260 x 2800Winner
Pixel density	462 ppi	453 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 HzWinner
Peak brightness	3000 nitsWinner	1400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	iQOO Neo 9
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	—
AnTuTu score	725,000	1,620,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3120	5440Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	—
Maximum storage	256GB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	iQOO Neo 9
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	3	—
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	13 MP	—
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	16 MP
Max video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps	8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	iQOO Neo 9
Capacity	4,310 mAh	5,160 mAhWinner
Wired charging	68 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	iQOO Neo 9
Weight	171 gWinner	190 g
Thickness	8.1 mm	8 mm
Water resistance	IP68 / MIL-STD-810H	IP54
Build	Aramid fiber back, aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	iQOO Neo 9
Operating system	Android 14	14
OS updates	5 years	—
Security updates	6 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	iQOO Neo 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$499Winner	$699