Lava Blaze 3 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $138 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't; the Lava Blaze 3 5G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $499
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze 3 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze 3 5G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $138 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze 3 5G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $361. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $361 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze 3 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Lava Blaze 3 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze 3 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.