Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, 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 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 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 Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G 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.