Lava Blaze Curve vs OnePlus 16
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 54/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 806,012); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
OnePlus 16
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2398
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 41 points higher (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Lava Blaze Curve by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve by 41 points (95/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the OnePlus 16?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.