HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Lava Blaze Dragon
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $180 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Lava Blaze Dragon
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 210g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1980
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $180
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Lava Blaze Dragon, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (62/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Lava Blaze Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 900x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $109 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Lava Blaze Dragon, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Lava Blaze Dragon was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (62/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro edges out the Lava Blaze Dragon by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Blaze Dragon — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Lava Blaze Dragon?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (62/100 vs 41/100).