Lava Blaze Dragon vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $109 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 568,395); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $499
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Lava Blaze Dragon was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.