Lava Blaze Dragon vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 568,395); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $799
- Better portability (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Lava Blaze Dragon was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.