Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi 12
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $109 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi 12
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1375
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $150
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi 12, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (61/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Redmi 12 by 55.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Lava Blaze Dragon was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (61/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Blaze Dragon edges out the Redmi 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 12?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 43/100).