Lava Blaze Amoled 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $139 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 693,978); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 doesn't; the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Blaze Amoled 2 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $840
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Amoled 2 — 78/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Amoled 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $139 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. Lava Blaze Amoled 2 was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.