Lava Blaze Curve vs Nubia Neo 5
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 694,383); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 2140
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads Nubia Neo 5 by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Nubia Neo 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 60/100).