Lava Blaze Curve vs Poco M8

The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,353 vs 806,012); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Poco M8 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.8mm).

Both devices scored the same rating of 54/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Blaze Curve

Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 57
Value for money —

Poco M8

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 54
Portability 79
Value for money 66

What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1013
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)

What makes Poco M8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 840353 vs 806012
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2398
  • Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

The Lava Blaze Curve and the Poco M8 received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 57/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Blaze Curve Poco M8
Processor Dimensity 7050 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 806012 840353
Geekbench Single 1061 1013
Geekbench Multi 2398 3000
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5520 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP66
Dimensions 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm
Weight 189 g 178 g
Launch price — $209

Camera comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Poco M8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Poco M8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Lava Blaze Curve

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Poco M8

  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Blaze Curve Dimensity 7050
54/100
806012 AnTuTu
Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100 +4.1%
840353 AnTuTu

Poco M8 leads Lava Blaze Curve by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Blaze Curve

Price unknown

Poco M8

$209

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Poco M8?

Both devices scored 54/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco M8 (55/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Poco M8?

The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Poco M8?

The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Poco M8?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 57/100).