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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Lava Blaze Curve
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
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Blaze Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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).