Lava Blaze 3 5G vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $138 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $650
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze 3 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Lava Blaze 3 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze 3 5G | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $138 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze 3 5G and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $512. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $512 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Lava Blaze 3 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze 3 5G and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Lava Blaze 3 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze 3 5G over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.