HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Blaze Curve
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 34/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Blaze Curve
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 189g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Blaze Curve, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 20 points higher (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Blaze Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Dimensity 7050 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2398 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Blaze Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads HMD Pulse+ by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (53/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (48/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 20 points (54/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Blaze Curve?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Blaze Curve — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Lava Blaze Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 44/100).