HMD Skyline vs Lava Blaze Curve

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).

The HMD Skyline edges out the Lava Blaze Curve by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

Lava Blaze Curve

Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 57
Value for money —

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2398
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1015
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 189g vs 209g

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Lava Blaze Curve, the HMD Skyline scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Skyline Lava Blaze Curve
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Dimensity 7050
AnTuTu 798429 806012
Geekbench Single 1015 1061
Geekbench Multi 2687 2398
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 209 g 189 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

Lava Blaze Curve

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Lava Blaze Curve

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

Lava Blaze Curve

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Blaze Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
Lava Blaze Curve Dimensity 7050
54/100 +0.9%
806012 AnTuTu

Lava Blaze Curve leads HMD Skyline by 0.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

display

In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (75/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Blaze Curve?

The HMD Skyline edges out the Lava Blaze Curve by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Lava Blaze Curve?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lava Blaze Curve — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Blaze Curve?

The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Lava Blaze Curve?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 48/100).