Lava Blaze Curve vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Blaze Curve
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (48/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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 33/100).