Lava Blaze Curve vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). 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 46/100). 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 M17 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 1826 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 32.7% 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 46/100).
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 M17 (48/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.