Lava Blaze Dragon vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-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 568,395); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $650
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). 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 Dragon — 70/100, 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 Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 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 Dragon and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $541. Lava Blaze Dragon was $541 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon 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 Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.