Lava Blaze Curve vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 806,012); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2398
- Lighter: 162g vs 189g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Lava Blaze Curve by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (77/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.