Lava Bold N4 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Lava Bold N4 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 18/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N4 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N4 Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Lava Bold N4 Lite better?
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N4 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 58 points higher (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). 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 N4 Lite (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N4 Lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x960 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $92 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x960
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N4 Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Lava Bold N4 Lite by 96.7% 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 Bold N4 Lite (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (99/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite by 58 points (76/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N4 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Lava Bold N4 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N4 Lite 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.