Lava Blaze Curve vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 806,012); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2398
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Lava Blaze Curve by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Blaze Curve
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.