Lava Blaze Duo vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Lava Blaze Duo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, 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 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 668,462); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Duo doesn't; the Lava Blaze Duo is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Lava Blaze Duo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.9×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Lava Blaze Duo by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (99/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Lava Blaze Duo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Lava Blaze Duo leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo 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.