Lava Blaze Curve vs Lava Play Max
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 806,012); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Lava Play Max
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2398
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Lava Blaze Curve by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (48/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the Lava Play Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Lava Play Max?
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 30/100).