Motorola Moto G84vsVivo V30
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo V30 wins
Verdict
Vivo V30 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo V30 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 399 — USD 150 more than the Motorola Moto G84. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Vivo V30 takes Performance — led by performance score (780,000 pts).
- Vivo V30 takes Display — led by pixel density (453 ppi).
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G84 and Vivo V30.
- Vivo V30 takes Battery — led by charging speed (80 W).
- Motorola Moto G84 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 108 pts.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 399 USD.
Choose Vivo V30 if you want…
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 780,000 pts vs 450,000 pts.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.5 in.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a sharper screen — 453 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 30 W.
At a glance
- Motorola Moto G84
- Vivo V30
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Motorola Moto G84
Choose Motorola Moto G84 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Vivo V30
Choose Vivo V30 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
Motorola Moto G84
- 120 Hz pOLED
- OIS camera
- Clean Android
- Slow chipset
- 30 W charging
- No telephoto
Vivo V30
- Great 50 MP selfie
- 80 W fast charging
- Slim 7.5 mm body
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is mid-tier
- No telephoto
- Single speaker