Lava Blaze 3 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $138 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't; the Lava Blaze 3 5G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $548
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze 3 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze 3 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $138 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze 3 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze 3 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Lava Blaze 3 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze 3 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.