Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 53/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,160,475 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $400
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3160475 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (71/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3160475 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $400 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Lava Play Ultra by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $225. Lava Play Ultra was $225 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (71/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.