Lava Blaze Dragon vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 568,395); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.