Lava Storm Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 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 43/100 (a 33-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 581,041); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't; the Lava Storm Lite is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Lite

Performance 45
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money 80

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Lava Storm Lite better?

  • Lighter: 196g vs 225g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 581041
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
  • 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 Storm Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 45/100). 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 Storm Lite (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (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 Storm Lite (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).

Lava Storm Lite: The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Storm Lite Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 581041 4647154
Geekbench Single 803 3639
Geekbench Multi 2047 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP69
Dimensions 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 196 g 225 g
Launch price $89 —

Camera comparison

Lava Storm Lite

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Lava Storm Lite

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Lava Storm Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Storm Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Storm Lite MediaTek Dimensity 6400
43/100
581041 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +87.5%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Lava Storm Lite by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Storm Lite

$89

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (99/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (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 Storm Lite (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite 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 Storm Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.