Lava Bold N2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Lava Bold N2 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Bold N2 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N2 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Lava Bold N2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 32/100). 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 Bold N2 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 Bold N2 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
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 Bold N2 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Lava Bold N2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 Pro 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 Bold N2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 Pro 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.