Lava Virat V1 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Lava Virat V1 (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 21/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 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 Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
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 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- 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 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 55 points higher (76/100 vs 21/100). 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 Virat V1 (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Lava Virat V1 by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 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 Virat V1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 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.