HMD Vibe vs Lava Blaze Curve
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 27/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Lava Blaze Curve
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Lava Blaze Curve, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 27 points higher (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Lava Blaze Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Dimensity 7050 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2398 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Lava Blaze Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads HMD Vibe by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (53/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (48/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 27 points (54/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Lava Blaze Curve?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Lava Blaze Curve — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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 Lava Blaze Curve (48/100 vs 10/100).